[Collection of three documents related to the surrender of E. K. Smith] Decimalized

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GLC#
GLC05987.09-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
May 1865
Title
[Collection of three documents related to the surrender of E. K. Smith] Decimalized
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Civil War
Military History
Confederate States of America
Confederate General or Leader
Surrender
Union General

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Collection Item
Broadside

[General orders to Confederate soldiers]

18 May 1865

Brent, Joseph Lancaster, 1826-1905

Attempts to calm soldiers and citizens. Assures them that there is no base for alarm as the military will ensure public security. Praises Major General Harry T. Hays, who is commanding the military district, and state that he will not involve them...

GLC05987.09.01
Collection Item
Pamphlet

[General orders no. 61]

26 May 1865

Christensen, Christian Thomsen, 1832-1905

Announces the terms of surrender between Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith and Union General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby. Printed general orders. Christensen's rank was Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC05987.09.02
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to L. S. Prescott

28 May 1865

Boyd, H., fl. 1865

States that in accordance with the surrender terms entered into between Confederate General E. K. Smith and Union General Edward R. S. Canby at New Orleans on 26 May 1865, the Confederate front line troops will not enter into any hostilities against...

GLC05987.09.03