. . . I have tried to induce the General to remove Halleck.
While he confesses to having been deceived in him and having now his eyes open
as to Halleck's position and conduct, he will not bring himself at present to
take the step we urge. He has, however, settled Halleck down into a mere staff
officer for Stanton. Halleck has no control over troops except as Grant delegates
it. He can give no orders and exercise no discretion. Grant now runs the whole
machine independently of the Washington directory. I am glad to say he is fully
himself, works vigorously and will soon devise another plan for discomfiting
the enemies of the country. . . .
James Harrison Wilson, The
Life of John A. Rawlins, p. 257
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