signs bill rejecting elections in Southern States,

his reasons, [296], [297];

shows magnanimity in appointing Chase chief justice, [298], [299];

refuses to try to hasten matters, [301];

refuses to negotiate with Davis, [302], [303];

permits Blair to see Davis, [304];

sends Seward to confer with Southern peace commissioners, [306];

later himself confers with them, [306], [307];

insists on complete submission, [306];

other positions, [307], [308];