Regarding his resignation as chief clerk

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Delivers thanks to John Stagg for debunking the rumors that McHenry had pressured him to resign as chief clerk of the War Department in order to make room for his brother-in-law.

Date

05/28/1800

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1800052800501

Page start

1

Notable persons

John Stagg
James McHenry
chief clerk

Notable locations

War Department
War Office

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