McHenry's Resignation

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

McHenry's Resignation

Description

McHenry informs Hamilton that he submitted his resignation to President Adams on May 6, 1800. His resignation will take effect on June 1st so that he can brief his successor in the interim.

year created

1800

month created

05

day created

13

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
President
John Adams

notable location

War Department
Department of War
Baltimore

notable idea/issue

resignation
acceptance
permission
retirement
appointment

document number

1800051300100

page start

1

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Collection: Printed Versions [unknown]
[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Department [n/a]
Recipient Alexander Hamilton [unknown] [n/a]