Title
[Document, 1797 November 14]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 14, 1797
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has received Clarkson's letter informing him that the State Prison in New York City will be ready December 1. However, he cannot issue the Proclamation directed by the Act for building the prison until it is definitely completed, due to the way in which the Act is worded.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02858