Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh (1837-1891) [Parole for Capt. J. S. James]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03988.01 Author/Creator: Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh (1837-1891) Place Written: Appomattox, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 10 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 8 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee was Robert E. Lee's second oldest son "Rooney." He commanded the Confederate cavalry on the right during the retreat from Petersburg to Appomattox. Lee surrended to Grant on 9 April 1865 at the Appomattox Courthouse.
Appomattox Court House, Va.
April 10th, 1865
The Bearer, Capt. J S James A.C.S. of Co. ___, 24th Regt. of Va Cavalry, a Paroled Prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia, has permission to go to his home and there remain undisturbed.
WHF Lee
Maj. Gen CSA.
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