Title
[Document, 1826 June 29]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Cebra, John Yates, 1784 or 1785-1855 (Addressee)
Randolph, Stuart F. (Addressee)
Riker, Richard, 1773-1842 (Addressee)
Taylor, Jacob B. (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 29, 1826
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has received the invitation from the Corporation of the City of New York to attend the celebration of the anniversary of American Independence. Is grateful for the honor and regrets that the state of his health prevents his attendance. Hopes that the peace, happiness and prosperity enjoyed by our country will induce leaders to recommend "a general and public return of praise and thanksgiving to Him." We can best secure our civil and religious liberties by gratitude to their source.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08805