[0.E.O]

Yes, they did. I already cited where Virginia opted to meet with Lincoln prior to signing the articles of secession.

What you're neglecting to mention is that Davis refused to participate in Virginia's peace convention as well, while Salmon Chase did attend. So stop hanging it all on Lincoln; by your own definition Davis wasn't interested either.

[JCBreckenridge]

Your argument was that Confederates were not interested in negotiating. I proved that Virginia was willing to negotiate, but Lincoln refused.