Page 52: Apr. 12-13, 1865

Wednesday, April 12, 1865. Still guarding the train. Marched some seven and camped with the train for the night. A dispatch came to us that Lee had surrendered his Army. Cheers

Thursday, April 13, 1865. Marched along with the train. Croped the Neuse River on pontoons (the river being burnt) and camped for the night. Gen Lees surrender was confirmed by a dispatch from Gen Sherman. Drew three days rations

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