The president told him that two generals who would remain anonymous had told him about his plans and the army 's deteriorating condition .
After receiving Lincoln 's telegram , Burnside headed to the White House himself to investigate .
The president told Burnside that two generals who would remain anonymous had told Burnside about Burnside 's plans and the army 's deteriorating condition .
After receiving Lincoln 's telegram , Burnside headed to the White House himself to investigate .