doi:10.7916/23tn-cy17[Document, 1798 November 26]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829He has not received any letters from Hamilton suggesting the employment of engineers to review fortification plans. However, he agrees fully that Hamilton should seek such advice as he deems necessary, and that the State will pay the necessary expenses.