| Summary: | Color print view of Surrender Oak located in Citronelle, AL. Huge oak tree with long-stretching branches. It was under this tree that the last surrender of the Civil War took place. Red structures can be seen through the long branches. Smaller trees scattered around this tree. Postmarked February 4, 1913. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Surrender Oak, Citronelle, Alabama. Under this tree the last surrender of the Civil War took place, including 9000 troops of Alabama, Mississippi and east Louisiana, with their munitions of war; Lieut. Gen'l Richard Taylor to Maj. Gen'l Edward R. S. Canby, on May 4, 1865. (This tree was blown down in September, 1906.)' Printed on back: 'Pub. by Nelson L. Seeley. Citronelle, Alabama, ZIM.'Written on back: Cirronelle, Ala - Dear friend - I know Beryl will keep you posted in our doing but this little card seemed of interest - to me and thought you would like it - too. So many pretty trees and birds - beside's lots of flowers - yours Hattie Hubbard., Mrs. O. A. Fackler, Eric, ILL., Landlord's wife, Lived next door, Beryl I was in H.?'
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