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Johnston, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891) [Draft of supplement terms to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Greensboro, North Carolina]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02220.01 Author/Creator: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891) Place Written: Greensboro, North Carolina Type: Manuscript document Date: 26 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.8 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Clerically signed by Johnston, General Commanding Confederate State forces North Carolina, and James M. Schofield, Major General Commanding United States forces North Carolina. Marked "Military Convention of April 26, 1865, Supplemental Terms." Lists five additional terms to the surrender agreement.

Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891
Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906

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