Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 188

Columbus Geo Octr 1-60

Rt Rev J.H. Otey Chairman &c

Dear Sir

Your kind invitation to attend & witness the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the principal building of the University of the South has been received.

Nothing I assure you would afford me more pleasure than to be present on that great & interesting occasion, & I regret to say that circumstanes beyond my control will prevent me from doing so. May God & man speed the good work.

Very respectfully Your obt. svt. Jas E Bacon.