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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01659 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1794 |
| Title | Clinton DeWitt regarding a Congressional bill to fortify New York City |
| Date | 9 March 1794 |
| Author | Clinton, DeWitt (1769-1828) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses a Congressional bill passed for fortifying New York City. Believes that a civic project like this will bode the republican interest well. Mentions opponents of the bill and the heady task they have in defending their side. Questions the delay in building the fortifications since they are needed now and that in the time it takes for timber to be gathered and builders hired, the citizens will suffer. Writes that those against the bill were mostly from upstate and were led by General Schuyler and Mr. Van Rensselaer. Discusses the possible unconstitutionality of passing a bill fortifying a city and debates the equivalence of the Senate protecting the Union and New York State protecting its citizens. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Infrastructure Law Congress Fortification Republican Party Politics Government and Civics Military History |
| People | Clinton, DeWitt (1769-1828) Van Rensselaer, Stephen (1764-1839) Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Clinton was Mayor of New York City. Among his efforts during his 10 terms were the promotion of public education, city planning, public sanitation, and relief for the poor. As mayor, Clinton also held office as state senator (1806-1811) and lieutenant governor (1811-1813). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |