Reports of my death greatly exaggerated. Returning to Washington immediately.

The war is over - the rebels are our countrymen again.

I rise only to say that I do not intend to say anything. I thank you for your hearty welcomes and good cheers.

I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of N. Va. on the following terms, to wit: Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate. One copy to…