Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 200

Clarksville Oct 2nd 1860

J. H. Otey Esq Chairman Ex. Com. University Place, Franklin Co Tenn

Dear Sir

The polite invitation of the Executive Com. of the board of Trustees of the University of the South sent through you as chairmain is rceived. Thanking them for their courtesy, I regret that my engagements are such that it will be impossible for me to be present at the time specified in the card sent.

With my best wishes for the success of your Enterprise, I am Sir

Your Obt Svt George H. Waring