Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 170

Canton, Miss. Sep 17th 1860-

The Rt. Rev. Jas. H. Otey, D.D.

My Dear Bishop

Permit me to return my sincere acknowledements for your kind invitation to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the principal building of the University of the South. But my duties are such, that I shall be obliged to deny myself the great pleasure that such an interesting occasion will afford.

My heart will be with you, and my prayers will ascend for the blessing of the Almighty to rest upon the noble enterprise in which you are engaged.

Believe me, dear Bishop, to be Your humble Servant

H. [Sanson?]