Abraham Lincoln2 March 1865
Confederate commissioners seek terms that might preserve Southern political authority after the war
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Confederate commissioners seek terms that might preserve Southern political authority after the war
Conference ends without agreement as Union leaders demand reunion and Confederate leaders reject surrender terms
Lincoln insists that restoration of the Union is required before any peace settlement can be made
Lincoln meets Confederate commissioners aboard the steamer River Queen to discuss possible peace terms
Lincoln meets Confederate representatives but no peace settlement is reached
Lincoln refuses to recognize Confederate independence during the peace conference
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