Due to the persistence of Jourdan the project eventually got off the ground .
The package of rights and designs were sold to New York City investors led by Gen. James Jourdan due to the lack of support for the Bostonians by local political leaders .
Due to the persistence of Gen. the project eventually got off the ground .
The package of rights and designs were sold to New York City investors led by Gen. James Jourdan due to the lack of support for the Bostonians by local political leaders .