Elaine, I believe it was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (a college professor from ME) who was in charge of the surrender....... and when Lee left the courthouse.....EVERYBODY (on both sides) stood at attention silently........one does not scream and yell while standing at attention. I am not sure what you mean about the `mentality of the military'........80-90% of the military at that time were former civilians with uniforms on. jerree

Jerree, I guess I meant the mentality of the military leaders. I don't think those "boys" would have gone charging off on their own. And yes, you are right. Joshua Chamberlain was at Appomatox with Grant. Can't remember exactly what role he played there. Are there any pics. of him with Grant and Lee on that day? I remember seeing only the famous pic. of the two Military leaders. I suppose J. CHAMBERLAIN could have been in charge of the pen, or something. Don't they still do that these days when the Pres. signs an important document? Have you read CHAMBERLAIN's book of The Battle of GETTYSBURG? And yes, having the men stand at attention is one way to make sure they didn't yell. Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: <Katt1930@aol.com> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] Re: War Between the States Cause(s) > Elaine, > > I believe it was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (a college professor from ME) > who was in charge of the surrender....... and when Lee left the > courthouse.....EVERYBODY (on both sides) stood at attention > silently........one does not scream and yell while standing at attention. > > I am not sure what you mean about the `mentality of the > military'........80-90% of the military at that time were former civilians > with uniforms on. > > jerree >