True story from the Centennial of Lee's Surrender at Appomattox:
Robert E. Lee, IV was to be on hand for the surrender event. Shortly after leaving Richmond, and headed toward Appomattox, Lee was pulled over by a Virginia State Trooper. Addressing Mr. Lee, the trooper asked, "Are you Robert E. Lee, IV?"
"Yes sir, why, was I speeding?" responded Lee. "No, sir" answered the trooper.
The trooper then asked, "Are you headed to Appomattox for the surrender event?"
"Why, yes, I am. Why do you ask?"
"I just wanted to give you some advice."
"What's that?" inquired Lee.
"Whatever you do, don't sign anything."
And with that, the trooper saluted and returned to his cruiser.
Photo: Robert E Lee IV and Ulysses S Grant III, Appomattox, 1965
