As streets will be laid out through JayÆs ground next to the "ruins of the
Sea Water Works," believes better to be planned by the corporation than himself. Will
conform to any decision the corporation makes for the public good, but has suggestions
on what layout would work. Also thinks people will not build until streets regulated and
can see what the street level will be. Approval of canal plan from fresh water to the
North River. If other proprietors agree, will give the corporation ground between its
banks and the ground for the streets on either side of it. A small toll there would be
profitable. Corporation should also own ground under the river at the mouth of the
canal. If canal was 40 feet wide, and adjoining streets each 60 feet, and both sides
planted with trees, it would add greatly to beauty and convenience of the
city.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1792 February 29
Physical Description
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