This has been an anxious day. An Order appears declaring
command of his corps in Burnside; of that portion of the Army of the Potomac
not sent forward to Pope, in McClellan; of the Army of Virginia and all forces
temporarily attached, in Pope; of the whole, in Halleck. Reports from Pope's
Army state that its losses are heavy, but in good spirits — confirm that
neither Franklin nor Sumner arrived, — and that McClellan failed to send foward
ammunition.
On suggestion of Judge Bates, the remonstrance against
McClellan, which had been previously signed by Smith, was modified; and having
been further slightly altered on my suggestion, was signed by Stanton, Bates
and myself, and afterwards by Smith. Welles declined to sign it, on the ground
that it might seem unfriendly to the President — though this was the exact
reverse of its intent. He said he agreed in opinion and was willing to express
it, personally. This determined us to await the Cabinet meeting to-morrow.
Meantime, McClellan came up on invitation of Halleck, and held personal
conference with him and the President. Soon after, a rumor pervaded the town
that McClellan was to resume his full command. Col. Key called at my house and
told me that he supposed such was the fact.
SOURCE: Annual Report of the American Historical
Association for the Year 1902, Vol. 2, p. 63
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