Document, 1792 February 29

Title
Document, 1792 February 29
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
New York (N.Y.) (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1792 February 29
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
As streets will be laid out through JayÆs ground next to the "ruins of the Sea Water Works," believes better to be planned by the corporation than himself. Will conform to any decision the corporation makes for the public good, but has suggestions on what layout would work. Also thinks people will not build until streets regulated and can see what the street level will be. Approval of canal plan from fresh water to the North River. If other proprietors agree, will give the corporation ground between its banks and the ground for the streets on either side of it. A small toll there would be profitable. Corporation should also own ground under the river at the mouth of the canal. If canal was 40 feet wide, and adjoining streets each 60 feet, and both sides planted with trees, it would add greatly to beauty and convenience of the city.
Identifier
columbia.jay.09230