opposes reinforcing Sumter, 245, 246;
authorized to inform Confederates that Lincoln will not act without warning, 245;
makes mistake in order concerning Powhatan, 248;
said to have led Lincoln to sign papers without understanding contents, 250;
made to feel subordination by Lincoln, 276;
submits thoughts for President's consideration, 276-278;
wishes foreign war, 277;
offers to direct the government, 277, 278;
reasons for his actions, 278;
repressed by Lincoln, 279, 280;