repeats feat after Antietam, [87].

Sumner, Charles,

assaulted by Brooks, i. 99;

in Senate in 1861, 296.

Sumner, General Edwin V.,

objects to Lincoln's trying

to avoid murder plot, on ground of cowardice, i. 213;

opposes plan of Peninsular campaign, 336;

appointed corps commander, 344;

on force necessary to protect Washington, ii. [32].