Accepting the Appointment as Secretary of War
Document 1796After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the Supreme Judicial Branch.
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Type
Draft Letter Signed
Description
After some hesitation, McHenry accepts his appointment as Secretary of War and will begin preparations for his move to Philadelphia. [Samuel] Chase will also accept his nomination to a seat on the Supreme Judicial Branch.
Date
01/26/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Near Baltimore
Repository
Document number
1796012600001
Page start
1
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
[Samuel] Chase
Mrs. McHenry
Notable locations
Near Baltimore
Philadelphia
Notable items
crisis
Mrs. Henry's consent
house in Philadelphia
nomination
wound
poisoned arrow