Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Gen. Preston” in chapter 49 of J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary:

...d with some of the details of the act, seems to have finally withheld his approval; and so Col. G. W. Lay, son-in-law of Judge Campbell, is again acting Superintendent. The great weight (wealth) of Gen. Preston perhaps saved it-and may have lost the cause. However, it is again said Judge Campbell will soon retire from office. He considers the cause already lost — the work quite accomplished. ...
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