doi:10.7916/18tn-9f60[Document, 1798 June 14]Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Citizens of New York have appointed a committee to procure measures for the defense of the city and port. This committee is asking for a special convention of the Legislature in view of the importance of the subject to the state at large.