OATH OF FIRST PRESIDENT
THE WATER SYSTEM
At the first meeting of the Directors, held at the house of Edward Barden, Innkeeper, on April 11th, 1799, the following Directors were present:
DANIEL LUDLOW,
JOHN WATTS,
JOHN B. CHURCH,
BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON,
WILLIAM LAIGHT,
PASCAL N. SMITH,
SAMUEL OSGOOD,
JOHN STEVENS,
JOHN B. COLES,
JOHN BROOME,
AARON BURR, and
RICHARD HARRISON,
Recorder of the City of New York,
Ex. Officio,
the only absentee being William Edgar.
Daniel Ludlow was chosen President, and the following minute was made:
The principal object of this incorporation being to obtain a supply of pure and wholesome water for the City of New York.