doi:10.7916/a3yk-bs37[Document, 1776 July 20]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829The 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.