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June 12, 1823
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Return J. Meigs has resigned as U.S. Postmaster General, effective July 1; President accepted with appreciation for his services, refuting New York newspaper claims of removal.
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Washington, June 11. We learn that Return J. Meigs has resigned the office of Postmaster General of the United States. His successor is not yet designated.
It is stated in the New York Newspapers, in an authoritative tone, that Mr. M. was removed from office. For this statement there is no foundation. The President, in accepting this gentleman's resignation, which does not take effect until the first day of next month, did it in terms of acknowledgement and consideration for his patriotic services, especially in the late war.
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It is stated in the New York Newspapers, in an authoritative tone, that Mr. M. was removed from office. For this statement there is no foundation. The President, in accepting this gentleman's resignation, which does not take effect until the first day of next month, did it in terms of acknowledgement and consideration for his patriotic services, especially in the late war.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Postmaster General
Resignation
Return J Meigs
Presidential Acceptance
New York Newspapers
What entities or persons were involved?
Return J. Meigs
The President
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
June 11
Key Persons
Return J. Meigs
The President
Outcome
resignation accepted with acknowledgement of patriotic services; effective first day of next month; successor not designated; rumor of removal unfounded.
Event Details
Return J. Meigs resigned as Postmaster General. New York newspapers claimed removal, but it was a voluntary resignation accepted appreciatively by the President for services in the late war.