Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Concerning the prospects of a Jeffersonian victory in 1800. McHenry also explains some of the general circumstances which led to his resignation.

Date

05/19/1800

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1800051900301

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Pinckney to McHenry, 06/10/1800.

Notable persons

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
James McHenry
John Adams
Oliver Wolcott Jr
Congress
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton

Notable locations

Philadelphia
South Carolina
New York
Georgetown
North Carolina
France
England
Baltimore

Notable items

resignation
antifederal ticket
compromise
election
mission