Name/Title
YEntry/Object ID
Photo5003Description
A portion of Robert E. Lee's headquarters flag at Appomatox, Va.
After General Lee's return from his interview with General Grant at Appomatox Court House, the headquarters flag was torn down, cut up, and divided among officers and men of
Company "A". A piece was saved by Sergeant W.V. Green, 39th Virginia Calvary. Green was a bodyguard to Lee.Collection
Collection 002Acquisition
Accession
21.57Source or Donor
Mr. Seymour PaulAcquisition Method
GiftLocation
Location
Building
Displayed in museum.Category
PermanentDate
May 21, 2026Provenance
Notes
Donated by Katherine Seymour Green Paul, a descendant of William Green.Create Date
April 14, 2022Update Date
May 27, 2026