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Lot #529
Robert E. Lee's Surrender: Boston Daily Advertiser from April 10, 1865

"Peace! The Closing Victory of the War! Surrender of General Lee and His Whole Army!"

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"Peace! The Closing Victory of the War! Surrender of General Lee and His Whole Army!"

Complete issue of the Boston Daily Advertiser from April 10, 1865, four pages, 21 x 29.75, reporting on the surrender of Robert E. Lee: "Peace! The Closing Victory of the War! Surrender of General Lee and His Whole Army!" The newspaper outlines the terms of the capitulation and publishes some of the correspondence between Gen. U. S. Grant, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton pertaining to the surrender. In good to very good condition, with some staining, and losses and fraying to edges.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: #695 - Ended July 10, 2024