doi:10.7916/pwd3-3139[Document, 1826 June 22]Baylor, JacobcorrespondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829The 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.