Simeon A. Howe Letter : April 18, 1865

Simeon has bittersweet feelings about General Robert E. Lee's surrender and General Joseph Johnston's forthcoming surrender because of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Simeon says there are still skirmishes happening nearby and he fears the Confederates will turn to assassination and guerilla warfare in order to prolong the war.

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In Collections: Simeon A. Howe Letters (c.00427)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1865-04-18

Authors: Howe, Simeon A., approximately 1830-

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Regiment, 1st (1861-1865)
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Destruction and pillage
Armed Forces--Officers
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 2 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Simeon A. Howe Letter : April 18, 1865

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