waits for military success, [275];
appoints Grant lieutenant-general, [276];
agrees not to interfere with Grant, [277];
wishes Grant success, [278];
astonished by a civil reply, [278];
under fire during Early's attack on Washington, [282];
discredited by fact of Washington's being still in danger, [283];
thanks Sherman for victory of Atlanta, [283];
rewards Sheridan for defeating Early, [285];
his election secured by these successes, [286];