An act for the further defense of this State [New York] and for other purposes, 27 Aug 1798
Document 1798Authored by the New York state legislature. Declares that the current defenses of New York City are inadequate, and allocates $150,000 to complete & expand existing fortifications and erect new ones at various listed locations. Also allocates $160,000 for the purchase of arms for the state militia. Addresses issue of military stores [partially illegible], and affirms a continual honoring of notes from the Bank of New York or other banks of the state. Authorizes comptrollers to arrange loans with various banks in the state.
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Description
Authored by the New York state legislature. Declares that the current defenses of New York City are inadequate, and allocates $150,000 to complete & expand existing fortifications and erect new ones at various listed locations. Also allocates $160,000 for the purchase of arms for the state militia. Addresses issue of military stores [partially illegible], and affirms a continual honoring of notes from the Bank of New York or other banks of the state. Authorizes comptrollers to arrange loans with various banks in the state.
Date
08/31/1798
Author
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798083190202
Page start
10
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/27/1798.
Notable persons
Daniel Hale
New York State Legislature
militia
Bank of New York
comptroller
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
fortifications
defense
arms
purchases
military stores
notes
banks
loans