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He was continued as governor, but had to resign his major-generalship, which passed to Anthony Wayne.
From History of the United States, Volume 2 by Andrews, Elisha Benjamin
I propose to introduce, on some of them, the different ornaments showing the respective ranks of the army, from a major-generalship to a second lieutenancy.
Arnold's gallant conduct was at once rewarded by a major-generalship.
From History of the United States, Volume 2 by Andrews, Elisha Benjamin
It was in this letter that he asked Halleck to say to the President that he would prefer not to be nominated to the vacant major-generalship in the regular army.
From Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 by Cox, Jacob Dolson
But he is a candidate for a major-generalship, until inauguration day, 1st January.
From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp
