On July 13, while riding in a carriage to attend the funeral of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's infant son, James, Mr. Lincoln presented his thoughts on a proclamation to free the slaves. In the conversation with Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, the president spoke of the delicacy of the proclamation, its timing and importance. It is the first time the president had shared his thought on the subject to someone in his Cabinet.
He has a meeting with General Dix. The president encouraged General Dix to be in charge of the prisoner exchange program.
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