Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 98

Albany Ga Sept 3.. 1860

Rev Jas. H. Otey University Place Tenn

Dear Sir

I am in receipt of your favor of the & just 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 learning in those interesting ceremonies, I regret to have to say

that other engagements will prevent me that pleasure. With my thanks for the honor confered by your invitation

I am very respectfully

J. M. Nelson