GENERAL GRANT TO GENERAL LEE.
“April 9, 1865.
“General—Your note of this date is but this moment (fifty minutes past eleven A. M.) received.
“In consequence of my having passed from the Richmond and Lynchburg road to the Farmville and Lynchburg road, I am, at this writing, about four miles west of Walter’s Church, and will push forward to the front for the purpose of meeting you.
“Notice sent to me, on this road, where you wish the interview to take place, will meet me.
“Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
“U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant-General.”