[4CJ]

I don't recall the text of the telegram saying that Butler was to meet with Lincoln, only that he was to come to Washington.

ROTF! Let's see, Lincoln summons Butler to Washington for what?
Sightseeing?
A vacation?
To watch a play?
To meet with the President?

When one of your commanding officers summoned you, did you report to that commander or his subordinate? Or did you just ignore it?

[WhiskeyPapa]

I don't recall the text of the telegram saying that Butler was to meet with Lincoln, only that he was to come to Washington.

ROTF! Let's see, Lincoln summons Butler to Washington for what?

I haven't found any credible indication that they even met during 1865. Neither have you.

Walt