ALS, 1891 August 17 : Washington, D.C., to H.W. Clarke.

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ALS, 1891 August 17 : Washington, D.C., to H.W. Clarke.

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Relates his role in carrying the flag of truce on April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House. General Custer had sent him to General Lee with the flag which was "used first to request suspension of hostilities, and was used twice immediately after in my hands to announce to the two Arms of the service ... the absolute surrender of Lee."

7 p. ; 21 x 13 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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