John Jay

34 documents

Acceptance of New York Plan of Defense, with Hamilton to Execute It, on Condition of Silence
10/17/1798 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Adams accepts the plan of Governor Jay and the New York legislature to place the funds and execution of the preparations for the defense of New York City in the hands of General Hamilton. Does so on …
John Adams Papers
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10/17/1798 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only
Citations
Survey of the Bay below the Narrows to Sandy Hook
02/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
In providing for the defense of the port, Hamilton expresses the need for a survey of the bay below the narrows to Sandy Hook and observes that such a survey has been done by the British. Mr. Hill …
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Recommendation of Colonel Burr as Superintendent
02/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton does not have the time to spend on fortifying the port of New York and recommends Colonel Burr for the position of Superintendent. Burr will surely accept the position if the monetary …
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Only a Partial Survey Available
01/26/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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.
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05/02/1799 Document Signed
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Fortifications of New York
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses fortifications in the vicinity of New York City.
John Jay Papers
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07/29/1799 Cited letter or document
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Concerning the fortifications at New York harbor
05/10/1800 Draft Letter
Discusses using the talents of the nation's best engineers in order to properly fortify and maintain the harbor at New York. Mentions his coming resignation on June 1.
James McHenry Papers