George McClellan to Samuel S. Cox - June 20, 1864

 

To Samuel S. Cox

 

My dear Cox                                                             Saratoga June 20, 1864

 

I have not found a moment to reply to yours of the 9th until now – it reached me at West Point.

 

I fully agree with you, and although I had a long conversation with Gov S[eymour] I was not convinced by his arguments in favor of a postponement, but as the matter would seem to involve me personally I cannot express myself as I otherwise would.

 

I do not appreciate the weight of the arguments against a postponement, & the coolest, most disinterested, men I have seen are in favor of meeting as first announced.

 

I have been careful, especially since receiving your letter, to act upon your suggestion, & to observe great caution in expressing an opinion. I shall return to Orange some time next week & hope to see you the next time you visit New York.

 

Ever your friend

McC

 

Hon S S Cox