doi:10.7916/ee8q-2518[Document, 1798 May 02]Varick, Richard, 1753-1831correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829A Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of New York City has presented to the Common Council a memorial requesting measures for fortifying the city NNHi: 899, April 1798. After consideration a resolution was passed, and Jay is requested to apply to the President as early as possible if he judges such application proper.