Title
[Document, 1798 September 08]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 08, 1798
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Refers to John Jay's letter of 30 August respecting the defense of the ports. A charge "of this kind would ... be unpleasant" as likely to involve ill-natured and foolish criticism. However, he will not decline the trust if the Governor thinks proper to repose it.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05630