Title
[Document, 1798 April 28]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lansing, John, 1754-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 28, 1798
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
A number of prisoners have recently attempted to escape from the New York jail, resulting in the death of two citizens. A special court of Oyer and terminer should be held in the city and county of New York, as such outrages should be quickly inquired into and punished to preserve good order.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03148