Near this spot on April 13, 1865, President Jefferson Davis, members of the Confederate cabinet, and Generals Joseph E. Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard met to discuss the Confederate military situation as a result of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. With the reluctant consent of President Davis, a letter was sent to General William T. Sherman requesting a cease-fire to allow civil authorities to negotiate a peace. As a result of this initiative, on April 26, 1865, Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee, which led to the end of the war. / Erected May 10, 1985 / by / The Col. John Sloan Camp 1290 / Sons of Confederate Veterans / C. Michael Briggs, Commander
Installation Date:
10 May 1985
Organization Responsible for Installation:
The Col. John Sloan Camp 1290, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Average
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/148
Location:
The monument stands next to a magnolia tree in Hamburger Square in Greensboro, NC.