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Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., Chapter 4
Chapter 4:
Arrival at Washington
reception by Gen. Scott and the President
condition of the capital
takes command of the division of the Potomac
State of the army
numbers, increase, and position of troops.
I reached Washington late in the afternoon of Friday, July 26.
I called on Gen. Scott that evening, and next morning reported to the adjutant-general, who instructed me to call upon the President, by whom I was received cordially and informed that he had placed me in command of Washington and all the troops in its vicinity.
He directed me to return to the White House at one o'clock to be present at a cabinet meeting.
I called again on Gen. Scott, then commanding the army of the United States, and, after conversing with him for some time on the state of affairs, casually remarked that I must take my leave, as the President had desired me to attend a cabinet meeting at one o'clock. Upon this the general became quite indignant and said that it was highly imprope
Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them., chapter 27 (search)