Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 23

Murfreesboro Oct. 6, 1860. Rt. Rev. Jas. H. Otey: Dear Sir: I have delayed an answer to your polite invitation to be present at the laying of the cornerstone of the University of the South, in the hope that my engagements would allow me to be present. I regret to find that the Chancery Court at Lebanon will detain me until the 10th. Please accept my thanks for the honor done me by your flattering invitation With great respect I am your Obit. Servant [Jno. ?.] [Burton?]