Bannister at Breakfast. Went to Department, and from
Department with Deputation of Friends from Mt. Pleasant, O., and Wilmington, Del.,
to the President and introduced them. Asked for Bishop McIlvain, the
appointment of Revd. Mr. Telford as chaplain at Camp Chase — which the
President directed.
Went to Navy Department and advised Expedition up the James
River; and said if Gen. Wool or other good General could be sent I would go
myself as Volunter Aid. Mr. Welles seemed pleased with the idea; and said the “Ironsides”
and “Passaic” would be ready by the time troops could be, and might take
Richmond as preliminary to Charleston. — Spoke to the Secretary of Commodore
Barbheads remark to Harrington, that the Government ought to be superseded by
McClellan. — Went to War Department. Surrender of Harpers Ferry is confirmed.
McClellan's victory of Sunday was probably over the rear of Longstreet's Division,
which made a stand.
Weed called with Morgan, who wished to enquire about Texas
Bonds issued under authority of the Rebel Government. Told him they would not
be recognized and promised him copies of papers relating to the subject, from
files and records of the Department. Told Weed that we must have decided action
and that he could ensure it. Was going to Meeting of Heads of Departments not
to Cabinet. Went over to White House. Met Seward, who said the President was
busy with Gen. Halleck and there would be no meeting.
Returned to Department. Rode out to Sigel's Camp, by way of
Chain Bridge, with Harrington and Dr. Schmidt. Saw Sigel and Schurz. They want
to have corps organized for operations in the field. Sigel said scouts returned
from Drainesville report large rebel force at Leesburgh.
Home to late dinner. — Harrington with me. Sent message to
War Department for news.
SOURCE: Annual Report of the American Historical
Association for the Year 1902, Vol. 2, p. 84-5
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