doi:10.7916/6t6e-zx91[Document, 1798 September 08]Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Refers to John Jay's letter of 30 August respecting the defense of the ports. A charge "of this kind would ... be unpleasant" as likely to involve ill-natured and foolish criticism. However, he will not decline the trust if the Governor thinks proper to repose it.