MR.. BENTON TO THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON. March 9.IS47.
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W WASHINGION, NIdICH J,TO4I.
SIR: Your letter OF this days date is just re-
ceived; and seeing no reason for further re-
Election, and wishing TO avoid all delay in Of
ficcring the army, have written note 10
the Adjulant General, TO be delivered at his
office in the morning, declining to accept the
appointment Of Major General in The army So
kindly offered TO me by you, and So honora-
bly, confirmed by the Senate.


have the honor 10 be sir, with great res
pect, your friend and fellow citizen.


THOMAS II. BENTON.


To THE PRESIDENT.