Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 291

Charleston So. Ca.

Oct 1st 1860

Sr

I received your letter of invitation to attend the laying of the corner stone of the "University of the South" upon my return here a day or two ago. I regret that it will not be in my power to do so.

Respectfully Yr Obt S

{J lemry?] A. Middleton

Jas. H. Otey [Esq?]