Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 117

Chattanooga, Sep. 18th, 1860.

Rt Rev. J. H. Otey D.D.

Dear Sir, I have the pleasure of acknowledging the reception of your invitation to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the University of the South.

Deo volente, I will not fail to witness the ceremonies of so interesting an occasion.

Respectfully Yours, Thos. B. Lawson