Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Explanation of McHenry's Resignation from Office of Secretary of War
Description
James McHenry explains the circumstances which led to his resignation from the office of Secretary of War.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
19
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Charles Carroll of Carrolton
James McHenry
President
Federalists
Cabinet
Benjamin Stoddert
Congress
Major General Charles Pinckney
General George Washington
General Alexander Hamilton
Oliver Wolcott Jr
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
South Carolina
Georgetown
England
notable item/thing
resignation
antifederal ticket
compromise
temper
election
appointment
dismissed
notable idea/issue
politics
document number
1800051900101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | KGK10 (6 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | R: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Charles Carroll | [unknown] | [n/a] |