Lee's General Order No. 9 - The document of surrender

[David]

THE SURRENDER

Head Quarters Army N. Va
10th April 1865
General Order

No 9

After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the army of N. Va has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them.

But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that would have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past service have endeared them to their country.

By the terms of the agreement officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the conscientiousness of duty faithfully performed and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection.

With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

R.E. Lee
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[David]

Here's a picture of a Five and One Hundred Dollar Confederate note

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About:
Five Dollar Confederate States of America banknote dated September 2, 1861 and a One Hundred Dollar Confederate States of America banknote dated December 22, 1862.

The back of the five dollar note is blank. The back of the one hundred dollar note has hand written "Issued by Maj. James Glover, q.m. 26th January 1863" and a stamped "Interest Paid to 1st January 1864 at Richmond". The ink from this stamp can be seen on the front right side.

The 5 dollar bill is 7.125 by 3.125 inches (180 mm by 79 mm) and the 100 dollar bill is 7.375 by 3.125 inches (187 mm by 79 mm)