General leaving after the surrender of the American Civil War.

General Lee Leaving After the Surrender

General leaving after the surrender of the American Civil War.

The chair in which General Lee sat when signing the surrender.

General Lee's Chair

The chair in which General Lee sat when signing the surrender.

The table on which General Lee signed the surrender.

General Lee's Table

The table on which General Lee signed the surrender.

"General Robert E. Lee served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Robert E. Lee

"General Robert E. Lee served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Robert E. Lee (1807 - 1870) was a career United States Army officer and one of the most celebrated generals in American history. He was a top graduate of West Point and is best known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the Civil War.

General Robert E. Lee

General Robert E. Lee (1807 - 1870) was a career United States Army officer and one of the most celebrated…