Who was Thomas Jefferson's private secretary?

Answer 1

Henry Knox was Washington's first Secretary of War, serving until 1795. Knox had been Washington's artillery commander during the Revolution. Before the Revolution he was a Boston bookseller, who had read widely of military history but lacked military experience. He retired in 1795 was was succeeded by Timothy Pickering. Pickering served most of 1795, then moved over to become the Secretary of State. Pickering was replaced by James McHenry. McHenry retained the office for the rest of Washington's second term and served on under Adams until 1800.

Answer 2

I found this on a website. Here's the link. http://www.nndb.com/gov/547/000056379/ Apparently all of these people were secretary of war under madison.

18091813William Eustis (under James Madison) 18131814John Armstrong (under James Madison) 18141815James Monroe (under James Madison) 18151816William H. Crawford (under James Madison)

Answer 3

Thomas Jefferson's private secretary was Merriwether Lewis.

Answer 4

James Madison who would later become the 4th President of the United States.

Answer 5

Henry Dearborn (from MA)served as Secretary of War 1801-1809.

Answer 6

James Monroe There were 4 1809~1813 William Eustis, ~1814 John Armstrong, ~1815 James Monroe, ~1816 William Crawford

Answer 7

I think it was Henry Knox.