Resignation as chief clerk of the War Department
Document 1800Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. Notwithstanding this objection, McHenry accepts Caldwell's resignation.
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Type
Draft Letter
Description
Acknowledges Caldwell's letter of resignation as chief clerk of the War Department. Expresses a wish that Caldwell would have suspended his decision until meeting McHenry's successor - Samuel Dexter. Notwithstanding this objection, McHenry accepts Caldwell's resignation.
Date
05/20/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800052000501
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Caldwell
James McHenry
clerk
[Samuel Dexter]
Notable locations
War Department