Col. Corcoran and Mr. Mellen breakfasted with me. Col. C.
gave interesting particulars of rebellion, and thinks their force larger than I
have supposed. He says, however, that their rolling-stock and roads are in such
bad order that no more than 300 can be moved at a time.
R. G. Corwin, J. G. Gest and Rep. Steele called — all about
Collectorships. Went to Department, and sent Ohio appointments to the
President.
Went to Cabinet. President uneasy about Pope. He sent to War
Department for telegrams. There was one from Pope, at Culpeper, retiring across
Rappahannock, while the force of the enemy was beyond the Rapidan at
Gordonsville; one from Burnside, at Falmouth, saying that the first division of
the Army of the Potomac will reach Aquia this evening. Nothing more of
immediate importance.—Troops coming in to-day — 11,000 already arrived. Money
wanted for Bounties.
Returning to Department, telegraphed Cisco to negotiate
three or four millions at rate not more than one per cent below market. Stock
telegram states sales to-day at 53-8 to 51-2.
Closed Indiana appointments. Signed letter transmitting
Pennsylvania recommendations to President. Spent much time with Weed over
New-York appointments. Ely called, and I advised him to come to-morrow. Thomas
Brown called, and gave interesting personal history. Dined, at 7, with Messrs.
Roselius, Cottman and Bullitt — only guests, Col. Seaton, Reverdy Johnson and
myself. Went to War Department. Met Stanton in the hall, and took him in my
carriage to his house. He was much dissatisfied with the President's lack of
decision, especially as to McClellan. Thinks Burnside too partial to McClellan
to be safe.
Home. Read a little.
SOURCE: Annual Report of the American Historical
Association for the Year 1902, Vol. 2, p. 61-2
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