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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 13: occupations in 1863; exchange of prisoners. (search)
Secretary of War it became clear that, without any reason known to me, our relations had completely changed. Instead of using his new position to assist me he threw every obstacle in my way, and did all in his power to create difficulty and distrust between the President and myself. I soon found it impossible to gain access to him. McClellan's letter. His story, page 153. I am becoming daily more disgusted with this administration — perfectly sick of it. McClellan's letter, Oct. 2, 1861. His story, page 168. I was obliged to attend a meeting of the Cabinet at 8 P. M., and was bored and annoyed. There are some of the greatest geese in the Cabinet I have ever seen — enough to tax the patience of Job. McClellan's letter, Oct. 10, 1861. His story, page 169. I presume the Scott war will culminate this week. Whatever it may be I will try to do my duty to the army and to the country with God's help, and a single eye to the right. I hope that I may succeed. I appr