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 ]

WILLIAM DODGE, Esqrs.J

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From the Comptroller of the State of New York.

Comptroller's Office, Albany, October 12, 1842. GENTLEMEN :

I have received your kind invitation in behalf of the Common Council of the city of New York, requesting me to join with them on the 14th instant, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York. My engagements will deprive me of the pleasure of being present on the interesting occasion to which you allude, I am, gentlemen, with great respect,

Your obedient servant, A. C. FLAGG. Messrs. CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jr., ) EDWARD D. WEST, } New York. WM. DODGE, )

From the Attorney General of the /State of New York. October 3d, 1842. GENTLEMEN :

I have the honor to be in the receipt of your favor of the 1st inst., inviting me, on

behalf of the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them, on the 14th

inst., in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York.