Stagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Stagg Assures McHenry That He Had Nothing to Do With Stagg's Resignation
Description
Stagg assures McHenry that he felt only kindness and indulgence from him as an employer, especially during "a long and unavoidable absence." States that McHenry's words or actions had nothing to do with his [Stagg's] resignation, citing rather poor health and the seeking of a better opportunity with which to support his family.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
26
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 05/31/1800.
notable person/group
James McHenry
John Stagg
Secretary of War
Chief Clerk
family
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
conduct
friendly disposition
kindness
resignation
infirm state of health
document number
1800052640256
page start
70
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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 | John Stagg | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |