General Jackson's reply TO Mr. Monroe


letter

"HERMITAeE, NsAR NASHVILLE,


"June 20, 1870.
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June ~, Io2U.


"DEsR SIR II returned from my tour to the
South and Southwest on the evening OF the 18th
inst when received your very friendly and in
teresting letter of The 23d of May lasr, which
have read with great interest and attention On
its perusal and consideration, have determined
to remain in service until the situation OF Eu-
rope fully developes itself, and oui affairs with
Spain are brought to final close.


"Ahhough retirement has been, anC. still is,
the first object of my wishes, yet so long as 1t IS
believed that my military service may eonduce
10 the benefit ofmy country. in any way, my ex-
! ertiors belongs to her. | have hitherto made,
! and il is still my duty as patriot 10 make, my
private interest and views subservient TO my
country's good. I have, therefore, upon due
consideration and reflection on the subject mat
ter of your interesting letter. resolved not TO re
tire from service so long as my continuing may
promote the welfare, safety, and happiness o
orr country. am well aware, as soon as yo'
believe the situation OF our affairs will permi; o
, nv retiring without injury to our country, yo'
viii notify me thereof, and permit me to retire