Historedia
Person

John Campbell

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1704–1865

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Campbell, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First publication of The Boston News-Letter

    1704

    Role: First editor

    1. April 24, 1704 · BostonFirst Issue Publication

      The Boston News-Letter was first published on April 24, 1704, in Boston.

  2. Hampton Roads Conference discusses peace terms

    1865

    Role: Confederate Commissioner

    1. February 3, 1865 · River Queen steamboatThe Hampton Roads Meeting

      Union and Confederate leaders met aboard the River Queen in Hampton Roads to discuss peace terms, including slavery and independence.

    2. circa February 1865 · River Queen steamboatLincoln's Amnesty Proposal

      According to Campbell, Lincoln indicated willingness to pardon most Confederates except Davis; he later drafted an amnesty agreement that faced Cabinet opposition.

Sources

  1. The Boston News-Letter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
  2. Hampton Roads Conference Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-29