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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.15 (search)
meeting was called, the result of which was the disapproval by the president of the basis laid down and the disapproval of the negotiations altogether, except for the surrender of the army commanded by General Johnston, and an order for the termination of the armistice and the resumption of hostilities. I have before me while I write the original of the following note from General Grant to General Stanton: headquarters armies of the United States, Washington, D. C., April 21, 1865. Hon. E. M. Slanon, Secretary of War: Sir—I have received and just completed reading the despatches brought by special messenger from General Sherman. They are of such importance that I think immediate action should be taken on them, and it should be done by the president in council with his whole cabinet. I would respectfully suggest whether the president should not be notified and all his cabinet, and a meeting take place to-night. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. Grant, Lieute