Resignation
Document 1800McHenry agrees with Hamilton's assertion that public affairs are dangerous to one's reputation at present. On the whole, McHenry is happy to have resigned. He encloses a copy of a letter to his nephew which explains his reasons for resigning. McHenry plans to spend the summer at Lebanon.
20 May 1800
Majr Gen. Alexr Hamilton
Philad. 20 May 1800
Dear Hamilton.
There is no fact more evident to my mind, than the truth of the position, that it is impossible that our public affairs can proceed under the present chief or his antifederal rival without loss of reputation to all the agents. You are right in observing happy those who are released from the fetter. I feel so not with* the wound my personal feelings reserved [ink blot]. *hain.
The enclosed [letter?] to my nephew will give you some general idea of the circumstances which induced to my resignation. Return it to me after reading it and do not take any copy.
I have contemplated spending the summer months at Lebanon - if Mrs. McHenry will agree to it. If not I shall return next month to Baltimore.
Yours affey.
Majr Gen Hamilton.
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