I have had the honor of receiving through you an invitation from the Common

Council of the city of New York, inviting myself and the officers of the Navy Yard, " to join with them, on the 14th day of October next, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York ;" and I beg to assure the Committee, that the Officers and myself will have the greatest pleasure in participating in an event so memorable. With great respect, I have the honor,

Your most ob't serv't, M. C. PERRY, To Com. Navy Yard, N. Y. Alderman C. CROLIUS, Jr.' " E. D. WEST, }- Committee. WM. DODGE,

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From W. C. Wetmore, Commander of the North Carolina.

U. S. Ship North Carolina, October 13th, 1842. GENTLEMEN :

The Officers of the North Carolina have had the honor to receive the polite invitation from the Common Council of the city of New York to join with them on the 14th day of October, in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water. The Boys of the Naval School will be in attendance if the weather should be favorable, if not, the want of wi nter clothing, which has not been received on board, will prevent their appearance. Will the Committee please state the time and place of meeting for them on that occasion.

Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, W. C. WETMORE. Commander. To Messrs. CLARKSON CROLIUS, J E.D. WEST, > Aldermen and Committee of Arrangements. WM. DODGE. S