doi:10.7916/vz57-fb81[Document, 1798 November 05]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829An accurate survey of the shores and waters of the port of New York should be made. General Hamilton is to superintend the whole business, and Clarkson is to keep and pay all accounts of the monies appropriated by the state for fortifications.