Presented Colonel Hawley's name to the President for Brigadier-General with expressions of my regard. Was kindly received but no assura...

Had a telegram at midnight from Admiral Porter of captures on White River. Senator Foot yesterday resigned his seat on the Naval Commit...

The board in Preble's case this day reported that he failed to do his whole duty. I went immediately and read it to the President, who ...

The Members of Congress from Minnesota are urging the President vehemently to give his assent to the execution of three hundred Indian capt...

Letter to Senator Fessenden in regard to dismissal of Preble, stating the case, — the fault, the dismissal, and the impossibility of revoki...

Busy and a little indisposed for a day or two. The President returned from his visit to the army Saturday night. I met him yesterday when I...

Am troubled by Preble's conduct. There must be a stop put to the timid, hesitating, and I fear sometimes traitorous course of some of o...

Am vexed and disturbed by tidings from the squadron off Mobile. Preble, by sheer pusillanimous neglect, feebleness, and indecision, let the...

Am troubled by Preble's conduct. There must be a stop put to the timid, hesitating, and I fear sometimes traitorous course of some of o...