After conversations about the return of prisoners, with Grant promising twenty-five thousand rations for Lee’s hungry troops, Lee departed McLean’s house. Silently he mounted Traveller and, with what observers said was an audible sigh, prepared to ride away. Just then Grant stepped out on the porch, stopped, and raised his hat as a mark of respect. Sheridan, Ord, and the other Federal officers followed his example. Lee raised his hat in return.
