the introduction of the Croton water into the city, and hope my health will be so far restored by that day, as to allow me the pleasure of participating in the celebration of this event, to which I have looked with no ordinary care and responsibility for near six years. The work, I trust, will fulfil the highest expectations of usefulness, which induced the city to enter upon the great enterprise. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, JOHN B. JERVIS. CROTON AQ.UEDUCT. 245 From E. French, Esq., Resident Engineer. Engineer's Office, 1st division Croton Aqueduct, Sing Sing, October 11, 1842. GENTLEMEN : — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, and to signify my acceptance, of the invitation to join with the Common Council of the city of New York in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water, which you have so kindly favored me with. With much respect, Your obedient servant, E. FRENCH, Resident engineer, To Messrs. 1st division Croton Aqueduct. C. CROLIUS, Jr., Alderman 6th ward, ) E. D. WEST, do. 16th do. } Committee. WM DODGE, do. 3d do. ^ From Mr. Hastings, late Resident Engineer. New York, October 7th, 1842. GENTLEMEN : — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your circular letter of the 26th ult., inviting me to join with the Honorable Corporation of the city of New York, in celebra- ting the introduction, &c., of the Croton water on the 14th inst. I thank you, gentlemen, and the honorable body you represent, for your polite invi- tation, and shall be most happy to join them in the celebration of an event so honorable to them and useful to the people of this great city. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Messrs., Your most obedient servant, H. P. HASTINGS. Hon. C. CROLIUS, Jr., ) E. D. WEST, and > Committee. WM. DODGE, i 62 246 CELEBRATION OF THE From the Assistant Engineer. Sing Sing, October llth, 1842. GENTLEMEN : — The undersigned acknowledges the honor of an invitation of the Common Council of the city of New York, to join with them in celebrating the " introduction of the Croton water into the city of New York," and accepts the same with great pleasure. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, M. CHURCHILL, Ass't. Eng'r. To Messrs. C. CROLIUS, ) E. D. WEST, V Committee. W. M. DODGE, > From the Assistant Engineer. GENTLEMEN : — I have the honor to accept the invitation of the Common Council, to join with them in celebrating the introduction of the Croton water. Respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES RENWICK, Jr., Ass't. Eng'r. Aldermen CROLIUS, WEST, and DODGE, Committee. Invitations were also extended to the municipal authorities of contiguous cities and States. CROTON AQ,UEDUOT. 247 The Governor of New Jersey, prevented by public business from being present, apologised as follows : From the Governor of New Jersey. GENTLEMEN :- Trenton, N. J., October 13th, 1842. Your letter reached me at this place this moment. I regret very much that my public duties here will prevent my being with, you to-morrow, at the celebration of one of the most beneficial works in our country, and which cannot fail to promote in a large degree the health and comfort of your city. With my thanks to the Common Council, for their polite invitation, I remain, Your very obedient servant, WILLIAM PENNINGTON. To C. CROLIUS, E. D: WEST, WM. DODGE,Esqrs. Committee, To Messrs. CLARKSON CROLIUS, E. D. WEST, and WM. DODGE. GENTLEMEN :- Trenton, October 12th, 1842. Yours of the 10th instant, was received by this morning's mail. I have the honor on the part of the Common Council of the city of Trenton, of informing you that the invitation is accepted. The Council have determined to come on in the Thursday even- ing train of cars. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, CHARLES BURROUGHS, Mayor. 248 CELEBRATION OF THE From the Mayor of Princeton. Princeton, 12th Oct., 1842. GENTLEMEN : — The Common Council of the Borough of Princeton, accept with great pleasure the invitation 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. Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't, ALEX. M. CUMMING, Mayor. To CLARKSON CROLIUS, Jun'r., ) E. D, WEST, and } Committee. WM. DODGE, Esq'rs., ) From the Mayor of New Brunswick- New Brunswick, Oct. llth, 1842. GENTLEMEN : — The Common Council of this city have authorised me to acknowledge the receipt of your invitation, to join with the Honorable the Common Council of the city of New York in their celebration on the 14th inst., and to accept of the same, which I do with great pleasure. I am very respectfully, Your ob't. serv't.