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Appomattox Court House National Historical ParkPanoramic view of the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Parker's Red Jacket Medal
Red Jacket, Senaca Chief
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Red Jacket, the Seneca Chief and Orator, wearing the medal presented to him by President Washington in 1792. Red Jacket was the Grand Father of Ely S. Parker.

Portrait by Charles Bird King ca. 1825
Appomattox Parole - Appomattox Court House National Historical Park  

Did You Know?
On April 10, 1865 Generals Lee and Grant met for a 2nd time at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. In the 2nd meeting General Lee requested that his men be given evidence that they were paroled prisoners - to protect them from arrest or annoyance. 28,231 parole passes were issued to Confederates.

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