ROBT. C. SCHENCK,
Major-General.
[Indorsement on the foregoing letter.]
The resignation of General Schenck is accepted, and he is authorized to turn over his command to Brigadier-General Lockwood at any time.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, November 21, 1863.
Major-General ROBERT C. SCHENCK,
United States Volunteers, Commanding Middle Department, Baltimore, Md.
SIR: Your resignation has been accepted by the President of the United States, to take effect the 5th day of December, 1863.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E.D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
WASHINGTON, January 1, 1864.