Requests Information about Jurisdiction of Fortifications Protecting New York City
Document 1798Refers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between state, federal, and congressional jurisdiction for fortifications. Requests instructions from the President, Secretary of War, and Governor of New York.
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Letterbook
Description
Refers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between state, federal, and congressional jurisdiction for fortifications. Requests instructions from the President, Secretary of War, and Governor of New York.
Date
10/31/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Department
Repository
Document number
1798103140001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddart
John Jay
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
New York legislature
Navy Department
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
President United States
Governor of New York
Governor Jay
congress
debtor states
General Hamilton
commissioners
Notable locations
Navy Department
New York
New York City
Notable items
fortifications
defense of New York city
expenditures
act of congress