Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 238

Bladon Springs Oct 1st 1860

Right Rev J H Otey - Dear sir, your invitation to attend the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the University South is this moment to handI have to say in reply, that you have my heart and hand in this noble undertaking and that I regret exceedinly my inability to Attend.

Respectfully yours James Rhody