Foreign News May 12, 1809

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Duke Of York, His Royal Father, Earl Of Chatham, Sir David Dundas

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Duke Of York Resignation, British Army Command, Royal Resignation, Earl Of Chatham, Sir David Dundas, Windsor

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The Duke of York resigned as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on Saturday morning in Windsor, tendering his resignation to King George III, who accepted it. The Earl of Chatham or Sir David Dundas is to succeed him, with hopes for a board-managed army like the navy.

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London, March 20.

We have seldom had to announce more important intelligence than we have to day, both foreign and domestic.

The Duke of York has resigned.--On Saturday morning his Royal Highness went to Windsor, and tendered to his Royal Father his resignation. It is said to have been tendered in the form of a letter to his Majesty, containing the reasons which had directed his Royal Highness to take that step, and to take it at the present moment. His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept his resignation, and the Earl of Chatham, or as others say, Sir David Dundas, is appointed to succeed him. But this arrangement, we trust, will soon give way to a measure by which the Army shall be managed by a board, as the Navy has been with so much advantage to the public service.

We rejoice sincerely in this event, which indeed may be considered as a great triumph gained by the Constitution of the Country: The Duke of York has taken a very proper and judicious course, and no further proceedings we should suppose, at least, we should hope, will take place in the House of Commons....Courier.

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Royal Event Political

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of York Resignation British Army Command Royal Resignation Earl Of Chatham Sir David Dundas Windsor

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of York His Royal Father Earl Of Chatham Sir David Dundas

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

March 20

Key Persons

Duke Of York His Royal Father Earl Of Chatham Sir David Dundas

Outcome

resignation accepted; earl of chatham or sir david dundas appointed successor; hopes for army management by board.

Event Details

On Saturday morning, the Duke of York went to Windsor and tendered his resignation to his Royal Father in a letter containing reasons for the step. His Majesty accepted it, and the Earl of Chatham or Sir David Dundas is to succeed him. The event is seen as a triumph for the Constitution, with hopes no further proceedings in the House of Commons.