An act for the further defense of this State [New York] and for other purposes, 27 Aug 1798
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Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
An act for the further defense of this State [New York] and for other purposes, 27 Aug 1798
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.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
31
author
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/27/1798.
notable person/group
Daniel Hale
New York State Legislature
militia
Bank of New York
comptroller
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
fortifications
defense
arms
purchases
military stores
notes
banks
loans
document number
1798083190202
page start
10
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | IDF01 (17 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 391 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Hale | [unknown] | [n/a] |