doi:10.7916/gj6b-d268[Document, 1800 August 21]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Arrangements to be made for the fortification of the port of New York. Clarkson should supervise the expenditure of funds and General Stevens should supervise the procurement of material and labor.