Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 218

[?] Oct. 3, 1860

Right Reverend and Dear Sir

I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your invitation that you have done me the honor to extend to me to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the principal Building of the University of the South on the 10th inst.

Permit me to express to you my deep regret, that I cannot attend, my engagements will prevent me

I beg however to offer you my best wishes for the prosperity of this Grand and Sublime undertaking, and hoping that I may have the pleasure of meeting you again

[?] My Dear Sir with sentiment of the highest regard & esteem

Alex Robertson

To The Right Revd. JH Otey DD