03 February 2006
Today in Civil War History
1865 Hampton Roads Conference
William Henry Seward
President Lincoln meets with a delegation of Confederate officials to discuss a possible peace agreement. Lincoln refuses to grant the delegation any concessions, and the president departs for the north.
After less than five hours, the conference ended. The war continued for more than two months.
Read more about the Hampton Roads Conference HERE: ¶ 2/03/2006 08:26:00 AM
William Henry SewardPresident Lincoln meets with a delegation of Confederate officials to discuss a possible peace agreement. Lincoln refuses to grant the delegation any concessions, and the president departs for the north.
After less than five hours, the conference ended. The war continued for more than two months.
Read more about the Hampton Roads Conference HERE: ¶ 2/03/2006 08:26:00 AM
