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;
makes mistake in insisting on his plan against Lincoln's wish, 339-341;