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];