to Edwin M. Stanton

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Edwin M. Stanton

GLC01254

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GLC#
GLC01254
Type
Letters
Date
April 24, 1865
Author/Creator
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Title
to Edwin M. Stanton
Place Written
Raleigh, North Carolina
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Letter endorsed by William T. Sherman at the top of the first page. States that this morning he delivered the news to Union General William T. Sherman that the terms of his negotiation for surrender with Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was rejected by Stanton as the Secretary of War. He remarks that Sherman expected this. Reports that word has been sent to Johnston terminating the truce. Indicates that Sherman's negotiations were based on what he thought was already sanctioned by the President. Letter written on "Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi" letterhead.

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