Title
[Document, 1801 January 19]
Library Location
Name
Lansing, John, 1754-1829 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 19, 1801
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
A widespread plan to forge the notes of Boston and Massachusetts banks has been uncovered. As he learned a printing press for this purpose was set up in New York City, a messenger has a been sent express to New York to allow for a timely seizure. Asks whether the expense of the messenger might not be borne by the State government.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00968