Henry Stanbery to Jacob P. Leese, 30 October 1866

Oct. 30, 1866. To Jacob P. Leese, Esq. Sir: I have to-day received yours of the 27th. tendering your resignation of the office of U. S. Marshal for California, to which you were recently appointed by the President. I have now to say that your resignation is accepted,—& I feel bound to add that my confidence in your integrity & ability to discharge the duties of the office remains unshaken—& that I regret the untoward circumstances which have constrained you to resign, & which induce me to accept the resignation. Very respectfully &c Henry Stanbery.