Refusing to resign on Boutwell 's request , Pleasonton protested openly before Congress .
Treasury Secretary George Boutwell promptly stopped the refund and personally informed Grant that Pleasonton was incompetent to hold office .
Refusing to resign on George Boutwell 's request , Pleasonton protested openly before Congress .
Treasury Secretary George Boutwell promptly stopped the refund and personally informed Grant that Pleasonton was incompetent to hold office .