Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 193

Franklin Sept 29, 1860.

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

My dear Bishop,

It would afford me the highest pleasure to be present at the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the University, but my engagements are such that I cannot well leave. I must therefore reluctantly decline the invitation -

Very respectfully yours

M. S. Royce