Dixon informed me
last evening that he was apprehensive Foster would leave his friends in the
lurch. Brandegee and some others came on from New Haven and had a private
interview with Fessenden, who took Foster in hand, and D. believes has
succeeded in capturing or controlling him. I think it probable, for Foster has
wanted stamina and decision in this instance, though I think he is very well
disposed and possessed of a pretty good share of good sense, if he had the
courage to use it.
SOURCE: Gideon
Welles, Diary of Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy Under Lincoln and
Johnson, Vol. 2: April 1, 1864 — December 31, 1866, p. 510
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