Pondering a Change of Position
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Pondering a Change of Position
Description
McHenry asks for more time to render his decision as to whether or not he will accept Washington's nomination to be the next Secretary of War;
year created
1796
month created
01
day created
21
author
sent from location
near Baltimore
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
George Washington
James McHenry
my family
notable location
Baltimore
notable item/thing
war office department
change of position
public life
much care, trouble, and uneasiness
Mr. Chase's sentiments
notable phrase
On my part I beg you to believe that nothing could give me more pleasure than to be near you for a few years independent of public motives or considerations.
document number
1796012100101
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | THA03 (2 pages) | Collection: V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | near Baltimore | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |