Acceptance of McHenry's Resignation
Document 1800Adams approves of the requests in McHenry's letter of the previous day, ie, McHenry's resignation from office of the Secretary of War.
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execute the business as soon as possible.
Philadelphia Mayth 1800.
Sec of War.
Sir
I have received the letter you did me the honor to write one on the sixth day of this month, I consider the requests contained in it as very reasonable. They are readily agreed. I am Sir with much esteem
your most obedient & humble servant
The Hon. James Mc Henry Sec. of War
Type
Letterbook
Description
Adams approves of the requests in McHenry's letter of the previous day, ie, McHenry's resignation from office of the Secretary of War.
Date
05/07/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800050740001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
resignation
request