defends his course, [236], [237];
his conference with Sherman, Grant, and Porter, [237];
wishes to let Davis escape, [238];
his authority appealed to by Sherman later, [240], [241];
question of practicability of his plan, [242];
its generosity and humanity, [243], [244].
Reëlection.
Opposition to his reëlection in Republican party, [245], [246];
exasperates Congressmen by his independence, [246], [247];
not disquieted by Chase's candidacy, [248];