Title
[Document, 1795 August 13]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 13, 1795
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Recites Clinton's proclamation excluding vessels from the West Indies from New York harbor until examined by Health Officer. Clinton's proclamation also applied to vessels from New Orleans. Jay now reaffirms the prohibition, and adds the countries of the Levant and Florida to the list of countries subject to incoming inspection.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03201