Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 190

Memphis Oct 4 1860.

Dear Sir

Your note of the 8th inst inviting me to be present at the occasion of the laying of the Corner Stone of the principal building of the University of the South, has this moment been received. Constant business requirements will deprive me of that pleasure. But your must allow me to thank you for the invitation, and tender my best wishes for the success of the great enterprise.

With Treat Respect Your Obt. Servant Thomas H. Allen