Grant and Lincoln's invitation

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(10-18-2014 06:27 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Kees, I have not researched your question...just going from memory. I do not recall that Lincoln issued any proclamations for April 14th. The only thing that comes to mind is that Stanton let War Dept. workers off to attend religious services on Good Friday. Once again there is no research on my reply so don't take it to the bank.

Roger, just found this at

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/...eatre.html

Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, effectively ending four years of devastating warfare. President Lincoln proclaimed April 14 as a day of thanksgiving. To celebrate, he decided to attend a performance of a lighthearted comedy, Our American Cousin, at Ford’s Theatre.

Is this realiable information, well researched? I doubt it. Do you?