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Maj. General McClellan

My dear sir,

These past few months have seen hard fighting in the West, and much ground has been gained through Tennessee. There have been sacrifices and losses, but we continue to move forward towards South Carolina and Charleston. Yet so far your army, which is the largest gathering of numbers we have, has remained stationary. The enemy gathers strength and builds defenses with each passing day, negating your advantage more and more. I read your dispatches to the Secretary of War, complaining of fatigued horses. Will you pardon me for asking what the horses of your army have done since the Battle of Bull Run that fatigue anything? Like my last wire, I cannot state how imperative it is that you take the initiative and meet the enemy in the field of battle at once. DO NOT DELAY IN THIS TASK.

Yours very truly,
Abraham Lincoln 

I cant tell you how disgusted I am becoming with these wretched politicians.
-- George B. McClellan in a letter to his wife

Maj. General Henry Halleck

General,

With your success in Tennessee, the President and I have requested your presence in Washington to discuss the future strategy of the war. General Grant will take command of your armies and assume command of all Western operations temporarily. General Sherman will assume command of Grant's army in Chattanooga.

Sincerely,
Edwin M. Stanton
Secretary of War

Brig. General US Grant

My dear Grant,

With McClellan's foot dragging in Virginia, it seems that the President may want a change of commander. McClellan is too afraid of Bobby Lee to even attempt to fight him. If I am chosen, they will find no such delaying on my part. I am to depart for Washington within the next two days to conference with the President and Secretary of War. You are hereby recalled to Memphis to assume command of all Western forces. The assignment comes with a brevet rank to Major General. You are without a doubt the best officer I have in the West, and I have no doubt in your abilities to continue the attack on the rebels. If I do find myself in the chair of commander-in-chief, rest assured you will be 

You faithful and humble servant,
Maj. General Henry Halleck