snubs McDowell and Chase, [325];

objects to a direct attack on Confederates, [330];

his plan, [330];

his opponents become a recognized faction, [331];

his scheme repudiated by Lincoln, [332], [333];

protests and explains views, [333]-[335];

liberality of Lincoln towards, [335];

thinks politicians plot to destroy him, [336];

his plan accepted by Lincoln, [337];

discussion of its merit, [337]-[339];