ekbworldwide [2006-07-28 11:49:40 +0000 UTC]

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MASON STREET—After General Richard B. Mason, one time colonel of the First United States Dragoons. He commanded the United States troops in California during a portion of the Mexican War. May 3, 1847, he became the fourth Military Governor of California, while General H.W. Halleck, then a captain, became Secretary of State under him.
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I just learned that a few minutes ago. I love google.

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