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April 9, 1865

Connecticut troops in the 10th Connecticut Infantry and 1st Connecticut Cavalry were among the troops that were present for Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s defeat and surrender at Appomattox, VA on April 9, 1865. Among them was Charles H. Jennings of Co. H, 1st CT Cavalry from Danbury, CT. (Find-a-grave listing)

The Military and Civil History of Connecticut during the War of 1861-65

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