Only a Partial Survey Available
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Only a Partial Survey Available
Description
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.
year created
1799
month created
01
day created
26
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
print doc only
created note
This document is dated January 26-30, 1799.
notable person/group
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Commanders of the British Army
Mr. Hill
the Legislature [Congress]
notable location
New York
the Narrows
notable item/thing
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
document number
1799012637000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Jay | [unknown] | [n/a] |