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William S. Derrick

Secretary of State · 1843

William S. Derrick, Secretary of State. William Sharples Derrick (July 31, 1802 – May 15, 1852) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He held the post of Chief Clerk of the U.S. State Department four distinct times in the 1840s and 1850s. He held the post of Secretary of State ad interim for three days in 1843 (June 21 to June 23).

Positions

  • Secretary of State1843-06-21–1843-06-23

Biography

William Sharples Derrick (July 31, 1802 – May 15, 1852) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He held the post of Chief Clerk of the U.S. State Department four distinct times in the 1840s and 1850s. He held the post of Secretary of State ad interim for three days in 1843 (June 21 to June 23).

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Capitol Receipts, “William S. Derrick: Secretary of State,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ8017924/william-s-derrick (accessed 2026-10-13).