Correspondence
R. D. Gholson, Governor of Washington Territory to J. Black, Secry of State, 14 February 1861
Woodville, Ky, Feb. 14, 1861
Hon. J. Black State Department Washington City D.C.
Sir,
Unwilling even for a day to hold office under a (so called) "Republican" president, with my cordial thanks to President Buchanan for the honor of his bestowal, I hereby tender my resignation of the office of Governor of Washington Territory, to take effect from and after the 4th day of March next.
My leave of absence expires on the 25th inst. Will you sir do me the kindness to extend it to the 4th proximo so that my term in office will be just two years, I having been appointed March 5, 1859.
With profound respect I have the honor to be your most obedient servant,
R. D. Gholson, Gov. W.T.
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