Davis writes Lucinda informing her that he is in tolerable health. He details that they left Goldsboro and came across the Rebel Cavalry ten miles west. He continues by noting that as they entered Raleigh, North Carolina from the east the Rebels exited the city to the west. Davis writes that they have received news that Confederate General Lee has surrendered his entire Virginia Army to Commanding General Grant, and that Confederate General Johnston surrendered his forces to General Sherman. Davis details that the men are excited although they have not heard exact details of the events. Davis concludes by noting that they must wait patiently to see what the next few weeks bring.
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