On his resignation as chief clerk
Document 1800In light of recent rumors that McHenry had pressured Stagg into resigning as chief clerk in order to promote his brother-in-law to the position, McHenry had asked Stagg to formally renounce any truth behind the rumor. Stagg responds by stating unequivocally that McHenry did not cause his resignation, blaming his state of health instead.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
In light of recent rumors that McHenry had pressured Stagg into resigning as chief clerk in order to promote his brother-in-law to the position, McHenry had asked Stagg to formally renounce any truth behind the rumor. Stagg responds by stating unequivocally that McHenry did not cause his resignation, blaming his state of health instead.
Date
05/26/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800052640255
Page start
4
Note
Encloses Stagg to McHenry, 05/26/1800.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Stagg
clerk
family
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
War Office
Notable items
Employment