Brooklyn 
	                     Nov 21st 1861
         I Certify that Capt Wm Stears
Co E 14th Regt, wasunable to return
to his company at the expiration of his leave
of absence.  He was at that time confined
to his bed, and under my care.
	                   JM Homeston MD
                          Surgeon  14th Regt
                                    N.Y.S.M.

 	        7th Street  Washington D.C.
	               24 Nov. 1861
Col E B Fowler
              Sir
	        Capt Stears of your Regt
has again come under my charge, and I
have put a decided "veto" upon his return
to Camp to enter upon his Military Duties.
In view of the present condition of his
health and the fear that if neglected, the
injury to his brain may become permanent.
I have advised him, and with great diffi-
culty have obtained his consent, to offer his
resignation, and return home, and place
himself under proper Medical care
 with great respect
	        I remain
	         Your obdt Servt
		   N H Marsh 
		     Surgeon
		   4th Regt Penna Cavalry 

 	       To A.A. Genl. Williams

	                  Washington Nov 25th /61

	The undersigned now holding the position 
of Capt. of E Comp 14th N.Y.S.M. now in the service 
of the U S most respectfully tenders His resig-
nation  His health not being sufficiently good
to endure the hardship and fatigue of Camp
life as the accompanying papers set forth
	The undersigned would respectfully 
represent that He is not amenable to Court 
Martial or liable to arrest and that He 
has turned over all Books, Papers, Monies &c
to the proper Officer authorized by law
to receive the same.
	Your petitioner most respectfully
requests that His discharge be unconditional
and immediate

		W LB Stears  Capt E Comp
		     14 Regt N.Y.S.M.

 	 Nov. 15, 1861.
Resignation of Capt. Wm LB Stears 
     14th Regiment N.Y.S.M.

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Respectfully fowarded and 
approved          EBFlowler
Dec 1 .61           Lt Col Cmdg

This case is respectfully 
urged for approval.  It is
desirable to fill his place as
speedily as possible.
            Respectfully forwarded
               By order of Col. Sullivan
                     Cmdg Brigade
 	                M. Murray
		          A.A.G.

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 Approved
     Signed     Irving McDowell
  Officer
       Clarance S Brown
               AAG
     This Captain is sick
     in New York and is
     unfit for service