Title
[Document, 1776 July 20]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Fitch, Hezekiah (Addressee)
Porter, Joshua, 1730-1825 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 20, 1776
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The secret committee to fortify the Hudson River request 20 of the heaviest cannon, which were intended for the frigates being built at Poughkeepsie, to be sent from Salisbury to Colonel Hoffmans Landing. All damages that may be sustained by complying with this requisition will be indemnified.
Identifier
columbia.jay.13159