The peace agreement between William T. Sherman and Joseph E. Johnston arrives in Washington, and it quickly becomes apparent that administration officials will not endorse such a magnanimous and sweeping document.
Category: North Carolina
Johnston Surrenders to Sherman
Both Joseph E. Johnston and William T. Sherman exceed their authority by agreeing in principle to a peace between not only their own armies but all other armies still in the field.
Johnston and Sherman Meet for the First Time
Longtime rivals Joseph E. Johnston and William T. Sherman meet face-to-face for the first time as they discuss the surrender of Johnston’s Confederate army. Sherman also announces Abraham Lincoln’s assassination to his Federal troops.
Negotiating Peace in North Carolina
William T. Sherman redirects his Federals toward the North Carolina capital of Raleigh. Joseph E. Johnston offers to negotiate peace, and Sherman readily accepts.
Everything is Dark
President Jefferson Davis remains defiant despite defeat and meets with his cabinet and generals to discuss continuing the war.
The Fall of Goldsboro
William T. Sherman’s Federals end their devastating march through the Carolinas by arriving at Goldsboro, North Carolina.