04/09/1865
At dawn, the Army of Northern Virginia makes one last effort to break out the Union encirclement Battles/Soldiers
04/07/1865
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, contacts Confederate General Robert E. Lee to suggest Lee's surrender Battles/Soldiers
04/08/1865
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, receives a response from Confederate General Robert E. Lee concerning surrender Battles/Soldiers
04/08/1865
In Virginia, Custer's cavalry captures vital supplies and blocks the Confederate retreat at Appomattox Station Battles/Soldiers
04/08/1865
Ulysses S. Grant, Union commander, hints at generous terms and suggests to Robert E. Lee they meet face to face Battles/Soldiers
