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 ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT 63 officers were paroled and allowed to return to their homes; all public property was to be turned over, but the officers were allowed to keep their side-arms, and both officers and men to retain their private horses and baggage. These terms were so magnani mous, and the treatment of Lee and his officers so considerate, that the effect was to induce other Con federates to seek the same terms and bring the re bellion to a speedy close. In riding to his camp after the surrender, Grant heard the firing of salutes. He sent at once to suppress them, and said: &quot;The war is over; the rebels are again our countrymen, and the best sign of rejoicing after the victory will be to abstain from all demonstra tions in the field.&quot; The number paroled was 28,356. In addition to these, 19,132 had been cap tured during the campaign since March 29. The killed were estimated at 5,000. After April 9, over 20,000 stragglers and deserters besides came in and surrendered. The National losses during this period were 2,000 killed, 6,500 wounded, and 2,500 missing. Grant s losses, including those of But ler s army, during the year beginning with the battle of the Wilderness, were 12,663 killed, 49,559 wounded, and 20,498 missing; total, 82,700. No accurate reports of the Confederate losses can be obtained; but Grant s captures in battle during this year were 66,512. On April 10, Grant went to Washington to