As a long time lurker of FR and Civil War buff, I had to post a reply. During that shad bake, Union Genereral Sheridan’s cavalry attacked at Five Forks and broke the long siege at Petersburg. All while Pickett and Fitzugh Lee abandoned their commands and enjoyed dinner.
Richmond fell soon after.
Robert E. Lee never forgave Pickett.
And Pickett never forgave Lee for Gettysburg.