 After a short while, Jones was given command of his own surveying team. His first assignment was the surveying of Stamford Township, a task they began on November 5, 1787 and completed on January 8, 1788. That January, Jones was appointed to the position of assistant to Philip Frey, the deputy surveyor of the Nassau District. Starting on January 15, 1788 and running until March 12, 1788, Jones surveyed Barton Township. From April 1, 1788 – April 24, 1788 Jones surveyed Clinton Township. From May 1, 1788 until July 28, 1788 Jones led the survey of Bertie Township. Jones' team had started surveying Saltfleet Township on July 24, 1788 and they finished August 24, 1788.
