Interesting article[edit]
https://emergingcivilwar.com/2025/04/03/stacking-arms-what-ifs-episode-iii-what-if-an-ill-frustrated-grant-had-broken-off-surrender-negotiations-with-lee/
Apparently this letter was Lincoln's way of making sure that Grant didn't try to resolve any political issues with Lee. All Grant was authorized to do was to accept Lee's surrender. Enki (talk) 16:57, 11 June 2025 (EDT)
