Inquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Inquiry as to Whether John Stagg Felt Pressured to Resign by McHenry
Description
McHenry mentions hearing a rumor that he had forced Stagg out of the position of Chief Clerk of the War Department to make way for McHenry's brother-in-law, and that he treated him badly in that office - asks Stagg whether he felt any such pressure or displeasure with McHenry's conduct.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
24
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 05/31/1800.
notable person/group
John Stagg
James McHenry
President
Chief Clerk
brother in law
Department of War
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
resign
act or expression
document number
1800052400855
page start
68
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (71 pages) | IDJ13 (71 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 397 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Stagg | [unknown] | [n/a] |