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Domestic News
April 20, 1811
Winchester Gazette
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
Gen. John Mason of Georgetown has resigned his commission as brigadier-general of the District of Columbia militia after years of service, due to increased duties as Superintendant of Indian Trade.
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Gen. John Mason, of Georgetown, we are informed by the Editor of the Spirit of Seventy-Six, "has resigned his commission of brigadier-general of the militia of the District of Columbia; an office which he has held for a number of years with high honor to himself and great satisfaction to the officers and soldiers under his command, and which it is understood he now relinquishes, only on account of the increase of duty and responsibility which has by a recent act of Congress been attached to his office of Superintendant of Indian trade."
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
John Mason
Resignation
Militia
District Of Columbia
Indian Trade
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. John Mason
Editor Of The Spirit Of Seventy Six
Where did it happen?
Georgetown, District Of Columbia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgetown, District Of Columbia
Key Persons
Gen. John Mason
Editor Of The Spirit Of Seventy Six
Outcome
resignation of commission due to increased duty and responsibility as superintendant of indian trade.
Event Details
Gen. John Mason has resigned his commission of brigadier-general of the militia of the District of Columbia, an office held for a number of years with high honor to himself and great satisfaction to the officers and soldiers under his command.