issues General War Order to secure Washington, [341];
unmoved by abuse of McClellan's enemies, [342];
relieves McClellan of general command, [343];
forced by Congress to divide Army of Potomac into corps, [344];
appreciates importance of Western operations, [347];
urges on Western generals, [347];
unable to supply troops, [348];
appoints Fremont to command Department of West, [349];
tries to guide Fremont, [349];
appealed to by Mrs. Fremont, [350];