Amnesty Oath of Robert E. Lee
10/2/1865
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After Lee surrendered his troops in April 1865, he promoted reconciliation. This statement reaffirmed his loyalty to the U.S. Constitution.
This primary source comes from the General Records of the Department of State.
National Archives Identifier: 593737
Full Citation: Amnesty Oath of Robert E. Lee; 10/2/1865; General Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/amnesty-oath-of-robert-e-lee, September 9, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.