All CSA soldiers were allowed to keep their sidearms, and their horses so they could plant a crop when they got home. Sidearms included swords and knives. The only things they were required to surrender were things that were the property of the Confederacy, which included most longarms.
I've never read anything about Lee surrendering a sidearm to Grant. Lee was carrying a sidearm, but it was a very elaborate dress sword, which he retained. I would much appreciate a link to any account of his having a revolver at the surrender.
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Last edited by Stan; 07/28/18 04:27 PM.
