Nonsense. They were there for recognition and recognition only. That vague offer to talk would have happened only after Lincoln capitulated to rebel demands and agreed to recognized the legitimacy of the Southern rebellion. An end to secession wasn't open for discussion. Any of Lincoln's positions were not on the table. Only recognition. And only had Lincoln caved was there a possibility of discussing payment for debt and stolen property...but only if the matter was of interest to the confederacy. By that point, having gotten what they wanted, the odds of serious discussions on those matters was likely zero.
Where do you get that? Have a source?
That vague offer to talk would have happened only after Lincoln capitulated to rebel demands and agreed to recognized the legitimacy of the Southern rebellion.
Where do you come up with That vague offer...? The letter is very clear, it isn't a vague offer.
Any of Lincoln's positions were not on the table.
How do you know this? Any sources?
And only had Lincoln caved was there a possibility of discussing payment for debt and stolen property...
How do you know this? Any sources?
By that point, having gotten what they wanted, the odds of serious discussions on those matters was likely zero.
How do you know this? Any sources?