Major, I've just received word that Lee surrendered to Grant three days ago. Yes, sir. You...

Col. John Henry Thomas: [Thomas has just learned that the war ended several days before] Major, I've just received word that Lee surrendered to Grant three days ago. Maj. Sanders, CSA: Yes, sir. Col. John Henry Thomas: You knew it? Maj. Sanders, CSA: We received the news yesterday. Col. John Henry Thomas: I don't think you understand, Major, the war is over. Maj. Sanders, CSA: NO, sir. Col. John Henry Thomas: Are you telling me that you intend to keep fighting? Maj. Sanders, CSA: Haven't we just proven it, sir? Col. John Henry Thomas: But why? Maj. Sanders, CSA: Because this is our land, and you're on it. Col. John Henry Thomas: We're all Americans. Maj. Sanders, CSA: Yes, sir... that's always been the saddest part of it. Col. John Henry Thomas: Good day, sir. Maj. Sanders, CSA: Colonel, thank you for your courtesy.