Grant: Show them in.

(Enter soldiers with Union man. Soldier salutes).

Soldier: General Grant, General Buckner wishes to know on what terms you will consider the surrender of Fort Donelson.

Grant: No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

Soldier: Your answer will be given to General Buckner. Good bye, General Grant. (Salute).

Grant: (Salute). Goodbye.


ROBERT E. LEE

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