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Blair c. 1870
Blair c. 1870
Blair in May 1845 by Thomas Sully
Blair in May 1845 by Thomas Sully
Francis Preston Blair and his wife Eliza Violet Gist at The Silver Spring
Francis Preston Blair and his wife Eliza Violet Gist at The Silver Spring
Entrance to Blair House in Washington, D.C.
Entrance to Blair House in Washington, D.C.
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The Conference took place on the River Queen, near Union-controlled Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
The Conference took place on the River Queen, near Union-controlled Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
CSA Vice President Alexander Stephens had been trying to end the war since 1863.
CSA Vice President Alexander Stephens had been trying to end the war since 1863.
John A. Campbell had already attempted once to broker peace between Confederates and the Lincoln administration.
John A. Campbell had already attempted once to broker peace between Confederates and the Lincoln administration.
Francis Preston Blair traveled back and forth between Richmond, VA, and Washington, DC, relaying messages between Davis and Lincoln.
Francis Preston Blair traveled back and forth between Richmond, VA, and Washington, DC, relaying messages between Davis and Lincoln.