major-generalship
- a word derived from major general.
Example Sentences
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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
General Wood was to be promoted to a major-generalship and the remaining promotions were dependent upon his advance.
From The United States Since the Civil War by Lingley, Charles Ramsdell
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
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
