Authorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Authorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence
Description
President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
12
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
John Adams
Congress
James McHenry
notable idea/issue
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
duties
document number
1798061290001
page start
1
number of pages
1
transcription
To Timothy Pickering Secretary of State
The Secretary of the department of War being
absent from the Seat of Government, I do thereby, in conformity with
the Act of Congress passed the 8th of May 1792, authorize you to per-
form the duties of his Office, during his Absence.
signed, John Adams
United States
June 12 1798
The Secretary of the department of War being
absent from the Seat of Government, I do thereby, in conformity with
the Act of Congress passed the 8th of May 1792, authorize you to per-
form the duties of his Office, during his Absence.
signed, John Adams
United States
June 12 1798
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | KAC14 (1 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B:1797-1815, MH 3. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |