Grant: Sir, you have given me occasion to be proud of my opponent.
Lee: I have not spared my strength. I acknowledge its defeat.
Grant: You have come—
Lee: To ask upon what terms you will accept surrender. Yes.
Grant (taking the paper from the table and handing it to LEE): They are simple. I hope you will not find them ungenerous.
Lee (having read the terms): You are magnanimous, sir. May I make one submission?
Grant: It would be a privilege if I could consider it.
Lee: You allow our officers to keep their horses. That is gracious. Our cavalry troopers' horses also are their own.
Grant: I understand. They will be needed on the farms. It shall be done.
Lee: I thank you. It will do much towards conciliating our people. I accept your terms.