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Domestic News October 23, 1870

Knoxville Daily Chronicle

Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

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Rumor of discord between President and Secretary Cox leading to resignation is unfounded; Cox tendered resignation for private reasons, which the President has not yet accepted but is expected to soon. (Washington Chronicle)

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THE RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY COX.

The rumor that the President and Secretary Cox are not in accord, and that disagreement upon certain political questions and matters in relation to the Government. was the cause of Secretary Cox's resignation, seems to have no foundation in fact. We have the best authority for stating that no disagreement whatever existed between the President and Mr. Cox, and that the latter tendered his resignation solely for private reasons. The President has not accepted the resignation, but there is every reason to believe that he will do so in a day or two.—Washington Chronicle.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Secretary Cox Resignation President Private Reasons Washington Chronicle

What entities or persons were involved?

President Secretary Cox Mr. Cox

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

President Secretary Cox Mr. Cox

Outcome

the president has not accepted the resignation, but there is every reason to believe that he will do so in a day or two.

Event Details

The rumor that the President and Secretary Cox are not in accord, and that disagreement upon certain political questions and matters in relation to the Government was the cause of Secretary Cox's resignation, seems to have no foundation in fact. We have the best authority for stating that no disagreement whatever existed between the President and Mr. Cox, and that the latter tendered his resignation solely for private reasons.

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