The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-07-20

ter able (none can be IN ore earnestly desi-
rous) than have been to do valuable ser
vice to cur country.
confess, sir, that cannot, without deep
emotion, separate from you aud my col
leagues In the Cabinet. Neither can do so
without bearing my testimony, that meyer,
IN the utmost freedom Of confidential inter-
course, have heard one word or suggestion
indicating aught but n conscientious and
disinterestcd desire to do what was best for
our country. Ii had been my hope, that ere
our official connection Terminated, our
country would be in full ifuiion Of the
peace and Independence for which she has
paid 80 costly price, and that you, sir,
would have enjoyed in the spectacle Of her
happiness and prosperity, the only reward
you seek for the ceaseless cares and labors
devoted To her service. Though this may
not now be, l shall not cease in private lie
to give my warm cooperation in whatever
may conduce to the consummation so ar
deutly desired.
need scarcely add, Mr. President, that
while desiring to be relieved at rs early pc
Tiod as may be practicable, my services re
main freely at your disposal until you shall
have selected my sucC essor III cfiice.
With heartfelt wishes for your ht althi hap
piness and prosperity, remain, With the
highest respect and esteem,
Your ob't servant,
tStGQeu) y u hFMMiNGhK,
RICHMOND, VA, June II, lsGi
Dear Sir: have received your letter of
the 18th instant, stating the grounds on
which you deem lisst justice 10 yourself and
to the public requires you to urge nay ac-
ceptauce Of your resignation.
Some months since you expressed AIDE
sire TO retire, for the reason that, in your
| belief, the public service would be promoted
| by The appointment OF successor whose
| views OF financial policy accorded .Dettcr
| than your own with the legislation then
| lately adopted. l knew the Extreme dill
| Guilty OF conducting the Treasury Depart
| ment during the pending struggle. l was
| aware that any officer, however competent ,
must probably fail to escape the animadyer-
| sions of those who are ready To attribute To
| inefficient administration the eiIharrasS
mcnt5 due to deficiency OF resources and
| the want of legislation best adapted to the
| existing circumstances. The experience
| acquired by you in the organization and
| management Of the Department could not
| be immediately replaced, and for these
reasons was satisfied that the general wei
fare would be injniiou9ly ale tcted by youi
/! withdrawal at that time You have
| now at least the consolation and satisiac'
ton to know that your personal wishes
| were surrendered TO conviction OF pnbl(
| dhty.
Recent events do not warrant me in refu-
sing your renewed request that should AZ
cept your resignation. The regret you ex-
| press at the prospect OF our official separa-
ton is sincerely shared by me From youl
entrance on the duties Of your oilice have
observed and appreciated the cheerful and
unremitiing devotion OF ali your faculties
to the public service, ana do not fail to re
member that it was at the sacrifice OF private
inclinations that you continued TO iulhll tht
Iarduous duties oil your post. The Her you
make of your services until your successor
can assume Office, is in the same patriotic
spirit, and is accepted rs thankfully as it II
generously rendered. At as early periot
as practicable | will endeavor TO compl,
with your request to be relieved.
| With my grateful Acknowledgements to-
your past assistance, and for your very kin,
| expressions OF pt rsonal regard, be assure,
of the cordial esteem with which ain
| Your friend,
(5igned,l JEFFERSON DAVIS,
| lion. G. Il. minger, Secretary L. :
Treasury, Richmond, Va.