Washing gton, Tuesday Evening,
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SIR: Your letter of this days date is just re-
ccived; and seeing no reason for further reflection,
and wishing to avoid all delay in oficering the
army, l have written note to the adiutant gener-
al. 10 be delivered at his office in The morning,
declining to accept the appointment of major gen
eral in the army, so kindly offered 10 me by you,
and so honorably confirmed by the Senate.
have the honor to be, sir, with great'rcspect,
your friend and fcllow-czen,
THOMAS FL. BENTON.
To THE PRESIDENT. s-