Only a Partial Survey Available
Document 1799Hamilton is able to submit only a partial survey to Jay due to inadequate engineering support. More investigation and thought is needed before a specific plan can be proposed to the Legislature.
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Hamilton is able to submit only a partial survey to Jay due to inadequate engineering support. More investigation and thought is needed before a specific plan can be proposed to the Legislature.
Date
01/26/1799
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New York
Collection
Document number
1799012637000
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Notable persons
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Commanders of the British Army
Mr. Hill
the Legislature [Congress]
Notable locations
New York
the Narrows
Notable items
survey of the port made while I was in Philadelphia
survey of the lower part of the Bay
higher price than I was willing to give
engineering assistance
more investigation and thought
specific plan to the Legislature