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Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkLee leaving the McLean House after the surrender.
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Ely Parker: A Real American
Ely Parker
Ely Parker

It is amazing that a non-US citizen could have a hand in bringing about the end of the most destructive conflict in the history of our nation.

Group 1: Parker Sketch

Group 2: Parker Letters

Group 3: Parker Books
Grant and Staff - Lt. Col. Parker on left.  

Did You Know?
The formal copy of Grant's surrender terms was written out by Ely Parker, a Native American. Lee remarked to Parker, “I am glad to see one real American here.” Parker later stated, “I shook his hand and said, We are all Americans.” Parker's library is in the Appomattox Court House NHP collection.

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