Authorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence
Document 1798President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
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To Timothy Pickering Secretary of State The Secretary of the department of War being absent from the Seat of Government, I do thereby, in conformity with the Act of Congress passed the 8th of May 1792, authorize you to per- form the duties of his Office, during his Absence. signed, John Adams United States June 12 1798
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Copy of Signed Document
Description
President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
Date
06/12/1798
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Document number
1798061290001
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Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
John Adams
Congress
James McHenry