Forwarding to Adams a Copy of a Letter to the New Secretary of War
Document 1800McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate attention.
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War Department
31 May 1800
Sir
I have the honor to transmit a copy of letter, I have left in the Office — addressed to my successor in the Department of War — detailing & explaining certain measures which have been taken in my administration — and recommending certain objects to his peculiar attention.
I have the honor to be with perfect consideration, Sir,
Your Obedient Servant
James McHenry
The President of the United States.
[Docket, verso: On [his] consultation with the Prest 31st May 1800]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate attention.
Date
05/31/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800053100901
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
successor
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
letter
measures