Pondering a Change of Position 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 James McHenry sent from location near Baltimore recipient George Washington in collection V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser. in image THA03 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 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1796/THA03_1.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #2 1796/THA03_2.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1796/THA03_1.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New #2 1796/THA03_2.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New