tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961942468236454831.post8376048685349563888..comments2023-11-11T02:39:06.588-06:00Comments on <i>Team of Rivals</i> One-Stop: ch.16: McClellan on the "Attack"Dr. Woodardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09068694559564806857noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961942468236454831.post-50602363800226877742010-02-05T10:26:59.979-06:002010-02-05T10:26:59.979-06:00In this chapter we have another good example of on...In this chapter we have another good example of one of Lincoln's generals independently addressing the "larger purpose in the war" (i.e. the question of slavery). As the author notes: "General David Hunter ... acting without prior approval from the White House ... issued an official order dclaring 'forever free' all slaves in the three states under his jurisdiction ... Hunter's proclamation went beyond even General Fremont's attempt of the previous August." Unlike in the earlier case of General Butler, however, Lincoln DID revolk Hunter's order. Nevertheless, no doubt Lincoln was beginning to understand that the challening question regarding slavery was being answered by events beyond his control "in the field," far away from the legal discussions and arguments in Washington.<br /><br />Tim UtterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com