William Sharples Derrick 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. Born: July 31, 1802 Died: May 15, 1852 In office: June 21, 1843 – June 23, 1843 Wiki link