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ate under Jefferson Davis. Toucey, Isaac, in Buchanan's cabinet, see vol. i. "Tribune," New York; See Greeley, Horace. Trumbull, Lyman, leader of Illinois bar, see vol. i.; elected senator from Illinois through Lincoln's influence; said to have bargained with Lincoln; in Senate in 1861; introduces bill to confiscate slaves of rebels, see vol. ii. Tucker, John, prepares for transportation of Army of Potomac to Fortress Monroe, see vol. ii. Utah, organized as a Territory, see vol. i. Vallandigham, Clement L., in House in 1861, see vol. i.; his speeches in 1863, see vol. ii.; tried and condemned for treason; imprisoned in Fort Warren; sent by Lincoln to Confederate lines; goes to Canada, nominated for governor in Ohio; opinion of Lincoln on; defeated; forces peace plank into National Democratic platform. Vicksburg, siege of, see vol. ii. Virginia, at first opposed to secession, see vol. i.; carried by Secessionists; makes military league with Confederate States; becomes member of Confederacy; northwestern counties of, secede from; comment of Lincoln on; nominal State government of, see vol. ii. Voorhees, Daniel W., in House in 1861, see vol. i. Wade, Benjamin F., in Senate in 1861, see vol. i.; thinks country ruined in 1862, see vol. ii.; issues address denouncing Lincoln for veto of reconstruction bill; obliged to support Lincoln rather than McClellan. Wadsworth, General James S., commands forces to protect Washington, see vol. ii.; considers troops insufficient. Walker, L.P., in Confederate cabinet, see vol. i. Walworth, Chancellor R.H., denounces coercion, see vol. i. War of Rebellion, first call for volunteers, see vol. i.; protection of Washington; passage of Massachusetts troops through Baltimore; proclamation of blockade; naval situation; second call for volunteers, army increased; military episodes of 1861; campaign of Bull Run; character and organization of Northern armies; McClellan commander-in-chief; civilian officers in; attempt to force McClellan to advance; administration of War Department by Stanton; Lincoln's plan for; debate as to plan of Virginia campaign; General War Order No. I; adoption of McClellan's plan; discussion of McClellan's and Lincoln's plans; evacuation of Manassas; removal of McClellan from chief command
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