John Jay
34 documents
New York Appropriations Not to Be Used for Fortifications
Letter, advises Hamilton that appropriations by the New York Legislature are not to be used for the construction of fortifications. The legislature has ordered that all further expenditures for …
John Jay PapersFortifying the Port of New York
Governor Jay awaits Hamilton's advice before contacting the New York state legislature regarding fortifying the Port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding Transfer of Provisional Army Lieutenant to Permanent Regiment
Discusses the transfer of a lieutenant, Joseph C. Cooper, in the 12th Regiment of the provisional army to a permanent appointment in one of the "established" [old or permanent] regiments.
John Jay PapersRegarding French Prisoners Held at New York
Letter, discusses French prisoners in New York City jail and their proper treatment.
John Jay PapersDiscussion of Retention of Major Rensselaer in the Army
Letter, discusses the retention of Major Solomon Van Rensselaer in the army; contains Jay's own recommendation and refers to those of others.
John Jay PapersA letter of recommendation from his Excellency John Jay to the Secretary of War
Recommended William P. Van Rensselaer for commission to artillery corps, extolled his virtues.
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