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Clarksville, October 8th, 1810
Right Reverend Bishop Otey dear Lin,
On my arrival here on Saturday, I found [yours?] with of invitation to witness the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the principle breeding of the University of the South, I would [be?] much notified to be pres-ent on the occasion, but my circumstances will require my presence in the lower part of the State in the corner of a short period, I am unfilled of fresher the pleasure.
Respectfully your [brother?], Maldburg