Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 95

Albany Ga Sept 3, 1860

Rev Jas H. Otey University Place Tenn

Dear Sir

I am in receipt of your favor of the 5 Inst inviting me to be present on the occasion of the proposed ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South -

Whilst I highly appreciate the noble cause in which you are engaged, and would esteem it a great privilege to participate with the friends of religion and [?] in those interesting ceremo nies, I regret [?]

that other engagements will prevent me that pleasure.

With my thanks for the honor conferred by your invitation

I am very respectfully

T.W. Nelson