Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 196

Black Jack Sept 26th 1860

Revd. Jas. H. Otey

Dear Sir,

I received yours of the 12th enclosing an invitation to attend the laying of corner stone, of the principle building of the Uni versity. I regret that my business will not permit me to attend. I hope that the most sanguine wishes of the friends of the enterprise may be Realized, among this number allow me to enroll myself.

Yours very resply

B Witherspoon