Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 6

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 1. 1860 Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey U. P. Tenn.

Dear Sir, Your kindly attentive, and, but for my inability to accept the same, most welcome invitation to attend the laying of the corner stone of the University of the South, has just come to hand.

I extremely regret that unavoidable engagements will deny me the pleasure of attending the most interesting ceremony.

With my best wishes for the ultimate, and complete success of the immensely important undertaking and my kindest regards to yourself, I subscribe myself

Most resepectfully Yr Obt. Servt.

Tho. S. Denny