Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 105

Knoxville Oct. 6. 1860.

Rt. Rev. James H Otey

Dr Sir,

I regret exceedingly that I cannot accept your invi tation to be present at the laying of the corner stone of what will be one of the most useful educational institutions of our country -

Having devoted many years of my life to the work of instructtion, my sympathies are strongly enlisted in your behalf. Next to religion, learning is the greatest civilizer and the most efficient agency for the prevention of human suffering.

I am very respectfully Your obt. Svnt. Horace Maynard