Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to Joseph E. Johnston

GLC03233

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GLC#
GLC03233
Type
Letters
Date
10 April 1865
Author/Creator
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Title
to Joseph E. Johnston
Place Written
Danville, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes in a telegram, "A scout reports that Genl. Lee surrendered the remnant of his Army near to Appomatox [sic] C.H. yesterday. No official intelligence of the event, but there is little room for doubt, as to the result." Davis orders General Henry H. Walker to join Johnston at Greensboro, North Carolina, asks for news and notes that they will need "to confer as to future action." Labeled "Cypher."

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