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New York Oct 7h 1860

Bishop Otey
Chairman
University Place

Rev Sir,

I have just
received your kind note inviting me
to be preesnt on the occasion of laying
the Cornerstone of the University of
the South and regret that my engage
ments here do not permit me to
witness the interesting ceremony.
Thanking you for your kind invitation

I am Sir
Very Respectfully etc
Henry W. Peck