31To Thomas Jefferson from John Winn, 24 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A number of your friends and neighbours intend to celebrate the approaching Anniversary of their country’s Independence at M r D. Fitch’s in Milton; and the undersigned committee of arrangements, in compliance with the wishes of those by whom they were appointed, respectfully invite your attendance. In doing so they feel it unnecessary to express to you the high gratification it will afford...