Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 178

Poughkeepsie N. Y. September ] 15, 1860

Right Rev James N Otey D.D. LL.D.

Right Rev and Dear Sir The invitation from the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of the South to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone on the 10th day of October is just received by me.

I am truly obliged to the Committee for their kind attention in extending the invitation. I should very much like to be present on that interesting occasion. It will not, however, be in my power to take the journey at that time. I shall be with you in my best wishes and prayers for the success of the grand and most important enterprise, which will there be inaugurated. I am Very Respectfully and truly Yours [Saml.?] [Bael?]