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The Hampton Roads Meeting
- When
- February 3, 1865
- Where
- River Queen steamboat
Union and Confederate leaders met aboard the River Queen in Hampton Roads to discuss peace terms, including slavery and independence.
On February 3, 1865, Lincoln and Seward met Confederate commissioners Stephens, Campbell, and Hunter. The discussion focused on terms to end the war, with Lincoln emphasizing the restoration of peace, Union integrity, and abolition. The commissioners explored options short of renouncing independence, reflecting differing priorities among the Confederate delegation.
Sources
- Hampton Roads Conference Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-29
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