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Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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A report from Detroit states that Gov. Hull received word of his appointment as Secretary of War from Gen. Dearborn and set off for Washington, escorted by locals. However, President Madison later directed him to return due to discontents in Massachusetts, but Hull continued to pursue the office. Outcome unknown.
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A gentleman from Detroit informs that Gov. Hull had just received a letter from Gen. Dearborn, informing him that it was determined in the Cabinet that he, Hull, should be Secretary at War, and advising him not to delay four days in setting off for Washington, where he was wanted immediately. The whole country was in joy—presuming Gov. Hull would be the friend of his own subjects—every Corporal expected to be a Captain, and every Captain a Colonel. They set off in 60 sleighs to escort him one day's ride. The next day he received a letter from Madison, informing him that the discontents in Massachusetts made it necessary to take a secretary from thence, to flatter and soothe the people, and requesting Hull to return to his government. This he would not do, but went on with a resolution to obtain his office of Secretary.
The result is not known.—Rep.
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A gentleman from Detroit informs that Gov. Hull had just received a letter from Gen. Dearborn, informing him that it was determined in the Cabinet that he, Hull, should be Secretary at War, and advising him not to delay four days in setting off for Washington, where he was wanted immediately. The whole country was in joy—presuming Gov. Hull would be the friend of his own subjects—every Corporal expected to be a Captain, and every Captain a Colonel. They set off in 60 sleighs to escort him one day's ride. The next day he received a letter from Madison, informing him that the discontents in Massachusetts made it necessary to take a secretary from thence, to flatter and soothe the people, and requesting Hull to return to his government. This he would not do, but went on with a resolution to obtain his office of Secretary.