Diary of Edward Bates, April 29, 1862

[Note.] Apl 29. < Since then, I am better acquainted with G.[urley] and talked freely. He talks with imprudent freedom, but I think honest indignation — Wade is more guarded in his talk, but evidently approves G[urley]'s opinions. I cannot concur in believing McC.[lellan] a traitor. With more charity I conclude that he is only a foolish egot. Within the last few days I have written to Barton Bates and Gen Van Alen,¹⁵ not using those hard words, but to that purpose[.]>

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¹⁵ Supra, Feb. 4, 1860, note 62.

SOURCE: Howard K. Beale, Editor, The Diary of Edward Bates, published in The Annual Report Of The American Historical Association For The Year 1930 Volume 4, p. 253