Title
[Document, 1798 March 20]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
McHenry, James, 1753-1816 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 20, 1798
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has been directed by the legislature to estimate the cost for putting the City and Port of New York in a state of defense, and whether the U.S. Government will defray any expenses for doing so. Resolution (19 March 1798) enclosed with letter.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03130