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Tallahassee Octo. 2nd
1860.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Otey

Sir

I have had the pleasure today
to receive your annunciation of the 5 Sept
accompanying an invitation to be present at the
ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Univ-
sity of the South.

Highly appreciating your kindness in this
regard, I'm [?] of regret that duties of
an imperative character will deny me the
pleasure of availing myself of your invitation.

I take advantage of the occasion to
offer you my respects, and remain,

Respectfully,
Yr Obt Servt

Geo T. Ward