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JAY. John. Letter signed (“John Jay”), as Governor of New York, to Gen. Clarkson, Richard Varick, et al., Albany 4 January 1797. 1 page, folio, chipped along edges. (With three accompanying documents dated 16 Dec. 1796, 26 Dec. 1796, and 14 June 1798, all with clerical signatures).
“FORTIFYING THE PORT AND HARBOR OF NEW YORK.” With Franco-American tensions heating up, Governor Jay responds to a resolution of the legislature to appoint a committee to see about strengthening the harbor fortifications of New York City. It is crucial to get accurate information “respecting the state of our fortifications, and the expediency of additional works to render our harbor secure…”
“FORTIFYING THE PORT AND HARBOR OF NEW YORK.” With Franco-American tensions heating up, Governor Jay responds to a resolution of the legislature to appoint a committee to see about strengthening the harbor fortifications of New York City. It is crucial to get accurate information “respecting the state of our fortifications, and the expediency of additional works to render our harbor secure…”