in spite of evacuation of Manassas, insists on Peninsular campaign, [31];
approved by corps commanders, [32];
estimate of forces needed to defend Washington, [34];
fears no danger from Manassas, [35];
protests against removal of Blenker's brigade, [35];
begins campaign at Fortress Monroe, [36];
besieges Yorktown, [37];
sneers at Lincoln's suggestion of storming it, [37], [38];
his excuses always good, [38];
exasperated at retention of McDowell before Washington, [39], [41];