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Grant's desk

A replica of the desk at which Grant accepted the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia
Appomattox Court House to Fredericksburg, Virginia

June 3rd 2011
June 1st Wednesday Appomattox Court House to Fredericksburg. Virginia Morning: Up early this morning according to plan. I will head over to the MacDonald's and then out to the Surrender site outside of town. I need to get out there and tour it before it gets too hot. It is ran by the National Park service and has a walking tour. There is a parking lot and pedestrian traffic only allowed ... read more
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