[Cordially.]
All right then. I've given you my side. Granted for the sake of argument that I have treated you unfairly, I'm going to put you to a supreme test. I am going to propose, on a certain condition, to the man whom I have wronged, an amazing thing——
McClellan
Hence the secrecy with which I am summoned!
Lincoln
Yes. I have just written out on this sheet of paper——
[Takes up the sheet.]
and addressed to Henry Raymond, Chairman of our National Committee, my resignation as a Candidate for the Presidency for a second term—and I will give it to him to-night, if you will agree to take my place and save the Union?
McClellan
[Overwhelmed with excitement.]