. . . If the movement succeeds it will give us Richmond. The
prospects are fair. Indeed my expectations are up to the highest pitch. After
debating the subject seriously I this morning telegraphed you to come up by the
first train. I was not only agonizing to have you here but I feared you would
think me unfaithful if I neglected to recall you on the eve of important
action. I know the General would be rejoiced to have you present but his
solicitude for your restoration to health would prevent his sending for you as
long as he could. I think when I see you you will approve my action in
telegraphing you to return.
James Harrison Wilson, The
Life of John A. Rawlins, p. 257
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