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The Surrender of Gen Lee

Discussion in 'History Forum' started by Salty, Oct 30, 2010.

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  1. Salty

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    Was the surrender of Gen Lee to Gen Grant actually legal? Did Gen Lee have authority from the CSA to end the War?
     
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    IIRC, Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia, not the CSA.
     
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    So, is the CSA still valid goverment....
     
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    No, not any more than any other defeated government. Multiple other armies surrendered, President Davis was captured, and federal soldiers occupied the South. The CSA had nothing left to govern.
     
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