doi:10.7916/nn2e-ng84[Document, 1796 May 23]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Transmits memorial of Nicholas Low and others who own lands in New York state and are desirous for the continuation of a military post at Oswegatchie, near their lands. Jay does not have sufficient knowledge to express an opinion of this request, but feels that the public interests should be given first consideration in such matters.