Confederate President Jefferson Davis signs a bill into law authorizing the recruitment of slaves into the Confederate armies.
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Guarantees Which the Conqueror May Grant
President Jefferson Davis submits his report on the Hampton Roads peace conference to the Confederate Congress, along with his denunciation of the Federals’ insistence on reunion. Davis remains defiant, calling for continued resistance, while envoys express skepticism about the possibility of successful peace efforts.
Peace Conference at Hampton Roads
President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward meet with three Confederate envoys to discuss a possible end to the war. Lincoln insists that no terms can be accepted without restoring the Union and ending slavery.
Lincoln Leaves to Talk Peace
President Abraham Lincoln accepts a suggestion to meet with Confederate envoys in person to discuss possible peace, despite political opposition in the North.
Peace Talks: Confederate Envoys Arrive
Three Confederate emissaries cross the siege lines at Petersburg to meet with Federal officials and discuss a possible end to the war. President Lincoln sets terms for peace negotiations, emphasizing national authority and an end to slavery.