William S. Derrick -
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William S. Derrick (?–1852)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Pennsylvania
- Chief Clerk
Appointed: April 24, 1843
Termination of Appointment: April 9, 1844 - Secretary of State ad interim
Appointed: June 21, 1843
Termination of Appointment: June 23, 1843- Chief Clerk, Department of State; Acting Secretary
- Chief Clerk
Appointed: March 11, 1845
Termination of Appointment: August 27, 1845 - Chief Clerk
Appointed: April 15, 1847
Termination of Appointment: January 25, 1848 - Chief Clerk
Appointed: April 25, 1848
Termination of Appointment: May 15, 1852