Xenith Bankshares (XBKS) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

October 1, 2014

	Audit • Tax • Advisory
	Grant Thornton LLP
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Re:	Xenith Bankshares, Inc.
	File No. 000-53380

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Xenith Bankshares, Inc. dated October 1, 2014, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

Grant Thornton LLP

U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd