summoned by Lincoln to consultation, 323, 324;
does not tell McClellan, 324;
describes McClellan's appearance at conference, 325;
favors Lincoln's plan of campaign, 330, 336;
appointed to command a corps, 344;
on force necessary to defend Washington, ii. [32];
his corps retained at Washington, [39], [49];
reasons of Lincoln for retaining, [44], [45];