Title
[Document, 1796 November 01]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
New York (State). Legislature (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 01, 1796
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Forthcoming Presidential election requires their attention. Treaty with Seven Nations of Canada concluded. Lazaretto erected on Bedloes Island. Need for increased harbor fortifications. Some of the French refugees from Santo Domingo remain in the State, and their poverty entitles them to assistance through the compassion of the State. King's place in U.S. Senate must be filled. Suggestions for internal improvements in New York State.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03505