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MCHENRY, JAMES

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MCHENRY, JAMES
(1753 - 1816) Signer of the Constitution, Secretary of War, and private secretary to George Washington and Lafayette. L.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., ""War Department"", Apr. 12, 1800, to Governor Winthrop Sergeant of Mississippi, in part: ""...Mr. John Mackay lately employed by the Department of War as Storekeeper and paymaster to the Armory...having resigned and proposed to settle in New Orleans...I request for him your attention and countenance. He has discharged the duties of his late Appointment with integrity..."". Boldly written, fine condition.