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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 14: in command of the Army of the James. (search)
itude. Therefore, he spoke with directness. The President, as you know, said he, intends to be a candidate for re-election, and as his friends indicate that Mr. Hamlin should no longer be a candidate for Vice-President, and as he is from New England, the President thinks his place should be filled by someone from that section.ut that was now assured, and the question of a man for the second place on the ticket was freely and earnestly discussed. Mr. Lincoln thought and so did I that Mr. Hamlin's position during the four years of his administration made it advisable to have a new name substituted. Several men were freely talked of, but without conclusid the result to Mr. Lincoln. He seemed to regret General Butler's decision, and afterwards the name of Andrew Johnson was suggested and accepted. In my judgment Mr. Hamlin never had a serious chance to become the vice-presidential candidate after Mr. Lincoln's renomination was assured. Is Mr. Chase making any headway in his ca
Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Index. (search)
st Butler, 829, 868, 871; causes Butler's administration of affairs to be examined, 832; untruthful letter from, 871; denounced, 871-872; his perfidious treatment of Grant, 872, 875; of Sherman, 876-877; quarrel with Banks, 877; with Rosecrans, 877; lies about Butler, 877; his motive, 877-878; his position with Lincoln, 879; sent to violate a truce, 909; reference to, 913. Hallett, B. F., delegate to constitutional convention, 118. Half Moon, Porter attempts to silence battery,791. Hamlin, reference to, 634. Hampden, speculation trade carried on, 843. Hampton, Wade, in Lacy's letter, 881; Lee's conversation in regard to Mahone, 884, 886. Hampton Roads, fleet in, 774-775; reference 786; Lincoln meets Confederate commissioners at, 902. Hampton, colored infantry and artillery at, 638. Hamilton, Col. Schuyler, volunteers as aid on Butler's staff, 201; sent to Washington, 206; letter from, 226. Hancock, General, reference to, 645, 651, 652, 686, 712, 715; joins i