Inquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
Document 1800McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that office - asks Stagg whether he felt any such pressure or displeasure with McHenry's conduct.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that office - asks Stagg whether he felt any such pressure or displeasure with McHenry's conduct.
Date
05/24/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800052400855
Page start
68
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 05/31/1800.
Notable persons
John Stagg
James McHenry
President
Chief Clerk
brother in law
Department of War
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
resign
act or expression