Part of Sherman's Army departs North Carolina, April 30, 1865...

From the 3rd Wisconsin Regimental History:

In nine days Richmond was reached, - 170 miles, an average of nearly nineteen miles a day. On the way people thronged on the roadside to see the army pass. All pronounced themselves glad the war was over, and the kindliest feeling was expressed. Every night some of Lee's men, on their homeward journey, came into camp; and were fed most generously by the Union soldiers, who in fact lived on half-rations because they made so liberal contribution from their haversacks to the many visiting Confederates to feed them and give them a few meals on their journey. The forager's occupation was now gone. Not a "bummer" left the ranks, not a house or field was invaded. nor goose or chicken disturbed.

This is taken from "Sherman's March through North Carolina, A Chronology," by Wilson Angley, Jerry L Cross, and Michael Hill, researchers at the Research Branch, North Carolina Department of Archives and History.
This is a day by day account of Sherman's Army in North Carolina from March 1 to May 4, 1865. It is a good read with numerous personal accounts from the Union and Confederate participants and the people of North Carolina.

Wayne

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