afforded me the highest gratification, to unite with the Common Council and citizens of

232 CELEBRATION OF THE New York, in the celebration of an event, as important to the interests, as it is honorable to the character, of your city. The completion of the Croton Aqueduct, and the supplying of a great city with pure and wholesome water, would have illustrated any age of any Their achievement is a fit subject of the high congratulation and just pride of country. ours.

I beg you will, although late, be pleased to receive for yourselves, and eommunicate to

those you represent, my due acknowledgments for the courtesy extended to me on this occasion. And believe me to be, Gentlemen, With sentiments of great respect, Your obedient servant, L. BRADISH. To C. CROLIUS, Jr., 1 E. D. WEST, > Committee. WILLIAM DODGE, Esquires. J

From the Secretary of State.

Albany, 6th October, 1842. GENTLEMEN :

After an absence of several days from the city, in consequence of sickness in my

family, I have received, through you, the polite invitation of the Common Council, to attend the celebration of the introduction of the Croton Water in the city of New York, on

the 14th instant. I have some doubts whether I shall be able to avail myself of the invitation ; I will, however, be with you if I can.

Very respectfully Your obedient servant, S. YOUNG. To CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jr.,-] EDWARD D. WEST, '

v *> Committee of Invitation, $c., $c. : New York. f ]