Following the recent loss at the second battle of Bull Run?Manassas, Mr. Lincoln is pressured to relieve General George McClellan of command. Instead, much to several Cabinet members dislike, the president appointed General McClellan to the defenses of Washington City.
As part of his new assignment, General McClellan assigned two new companies (Company D and K) of the 150th Pennsylvania to guard the Soldier's Home in Washington. The Soldier's Home was where Mr. Lincoln spent most nights during the summer.
Lincoln's son, Tad, was a favorite of Company K. They prsented him with a uniform and a commission as a third lieutenant. Tad often was found in lines with the soldiers and often took meals with them, eating the same rations the soldiers received.
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