General Grant . oved fatal, since in a few days it was carried awayby piecemeal for souvenirs). The tw^o generals hadserved together in the Mexican War, and theirgreeting was that of old acquaintances rather thanof enemies. No agreement was reached at thisinterview, but on parting the Union general prom-ised to send his ultimatum that evening after a con-sultation with his corps and division connnanders. In this letter Grant, against the advice of hislieutenants, agreed to parole the entire force, al-lowing the officers to retain their side arms andclothing, and the field, stafif, and cavalry
General Grant . oved fatal, since in a few days it was carried awayby piecemeal for souvenirs). The tw^o generals hadserved together in the Mexican War, and theirgreeting was that of old acquaintances rather thanof enemies. No agreement was reached at thisinterview, but on parting the Union general prom-ised to send his ultimatum that evening after a con-sultation with his corps and division connnanders. In this letter Grant, against the advice of hislieutenants, agreed to parole the entire force, al-lowing the officers to retain their side arms andclothing, and the field, stafif, and cavalry officers onehorse each; the rank and file their clothing only,with as many rations from the stores surrenderedas they needed for their journey to their wagons for transporting the latter were als(jallowed. These terms were accepted, with the stipu-lation that the captured troops sliould be allowed tomarch out bv l)rigades with their colors and stackarms in front of their lines. Grant was led to give. Fold-outPlaceholder This fold-out is being digitized, and will be ins future date.
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