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Federalist Thomas Pinckney appointed first U.S. minister to Britain.

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Thomas Pinckney

American statesman, diplomat and general (1750–1828)

Thomas Pinckney was an American statesman, diplomat, and military officer who fought in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, achieving the rank of major general. He served as Governor of South Carolina and as the U.S. minister to Great Britain.
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January 12

Day of the year

January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 353 days remain until the end of the year.
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