sends force to hold Washington against Early, [282];
sends Sheridan against Early, [284];
character of his military methods, [300];
reports proposal of Lee for a conference, [329];
ordered by Lincoln to refuse, [329];
on desertions from Lee's army, [330];
his plan to entrap Lee's army, [330], [331];
wishes to capture Lee without Sherman's aid, [333];
enters Petersburg, [334];