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Arlinhton, Va., April 20,1861.
" General,—Since my interview with you on the ISth instant, I have felt that I ought not longer to retain my commission in the army — I therefore tender my resignation, which I re quest you will recommend for acceptance.— It would have beenmaresented at once but for the struggle it cost me to separate myself from a service to which I have devoted all the