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Van Duzer under close confinement in the guardhouse, and later sent him out of the department, under guard. As an outcome, the operators planned a strike, which Grant quelled by telegraphic orders to confine closely every man resigning or guilty of contumacious conduct. Stager's efforts to dominate Grant failed through Stanton's fear that pressure would cause Grant to ask for relief from his command. Stager's administration culminated in an order by his assistant, dated Cleveland, November 4, 1862; strictly requiring the operators to retain the original copy of every telegram sent by any military or other Government officer . . . and mailed to the War Department. Grant answered, Colonel Stager has no authority to demand the original of military despatches, and cannot have them. The order was never enforced, at least with Grant. If similar experiences did not change the policy in Washington, it produced better conditions in the field and ensured harmonious cooperation. Of V