Record #:

12762

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

In 1880, a correspondent and artist for LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED came to Raleigh to interview General Joseph E. Johnston, commander of the last Confederate Army in the field, surrendering near Durham. Joseph's surrender to General Sherman occurred April 26, 1865.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 18, Feb 1962, p16-17, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891