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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.

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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://docsteach.org/document/amnesty-oath-of-robert-e-lee/, January 28, 2026]

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