He concluded by implying he should be restored as general-in-chief, but Lincoln responded by naming Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck to the post without consulting, or even informing, McClellan.
Han afsluttede med at antyde at han skulle genindsættes som øverstkommanderende, men Lincoln svarede ved at udnævne generalmajor Henry W. Halleck til posten uden at konsultere eller meddele det til McClellan.