Assistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Assistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Description
Jay agrees with Hamilton that engineers should be involved in the fortifications project. He notes also that the appropriations have been provided by the national government so the project must proceed under the direction of the President of the United States.
year created
1798
month created
11
day created
26
author
sent from location
Albany
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Major General Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
President of the United States John Adams
Engineers
Governor New York
notable location
Philadelphia
Albany
New York
New York harbor
notable item/thing
employment of engineers
expense
provision of the Act
money appropriated
auspices of the national government
aid and approbation of the officers
fortifications
fortifying the port of New York
document number
1798112690301
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGJ23 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Jay | Albany | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |