Did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Gettysburg?

Answer 1

No. Gettysburg was fought on July 1-3, 1863 and he didn't surrender until April 14, 1865. General Lee realized that he could not continue to fight not support his troops while they were in Pennsylvania, so he retreated back to Virginia. General Lee did not resign after the battle. Lee's army escaped and managed to return to Virginia.

Answer 2

Confederate General Robert E. Lee did not surrender to US Grant at the Battle of Gettysburg. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia fought the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg under the command of General George Meade. This three day battle is listed as a Union victory as Lee was forced to break off the battle on the third day and had to begin his retreat back to Virginia.The battle ended on July 3, 1863.

Answer 3

No, US President Lincoln had no contact with General Lee. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was being pursued by General Grant. Grant was aware that Lee's forces were exhausted, starving and low in numbers due to casualties and desertions. Grant sent a letter to Lee asking him to avoid further casualties and surrender as soon as possible. Lee realized there was no hope and surrendered to Grant at the Appomattox Court Hose in Virginia on April 9, 1865. Lee wired Confederate President Jefferson Davis of his decision to surrender.