Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch Diary, Post 41

The following excerpt is from the diary of Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch.

Saturday, Feb. 4^th, 1865

In public affairs, rumors thicken with the promise of peace. The visit of F.P. Blair to Richmond has led to a meeting of the Sec. of State, & since of the President, with commissioners from the rebels, at Fortress Monroe. Meantime, the proposed amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, has passed, & is already ratified by some of the states. There is cause for praise, trust, and hope.

Friday, Feb. 10^th 1865

 The peace conference has resulted in failure; & Grant is opening the campaign of 1865.