Baylor, Jacob; Cebra, John Yates, 1784 or 1785-1855; Randolph, Stuart F.; Riker, Richard, 1773-1842; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1826 June 22
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The Corporation of the City of New York are planning a 50th anniversary
celebration of the Declaration of Independence. By the firmness and wisdom of John Jay
and his compatriots our country has been placed in a rank with the most favored nations
of the earth. His attendance at the celebration would afford high
gratification.
