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To: Rebelbase

Lee was covered under the surrender agreement at Appromatox. Unless he violated the terms of parole, he could not be tried. Grant made that point, to the extent necessary.

Lee did apply for a pardon, which admitted guilt.


168 posted on 01/28/2013 12:52:20 PM PST by donmeaker (Blunderbuss: A short weapon, ... now superceded in civilized countries by more advanced weaponry.)
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To: donmeaker

What does that have to do with Lincoln getting his brains blown out?


171 posted on 01/28/2013 3:23:29 PM PST by Rebelbase ( .223, .224, whatever it takes....)
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