Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

L. Johns Chapel N.Y. Sep 28th 1860

My Dear Bishop

Your very kind invitation of Sep 5th to be present at the laying of the corner Stone of your University, by some Post Office blunder, has but just reached me. I am gratified of this affirmance that I am not forgotten of mmy Southern friends, among whom two thirds of my

ministry that for have been spent, & the more so as my heart & sympathies ever have continued (as they ever will remain) with you, no less truly than when I was one of you. I rejoice truly at the success of your noble enterprise & shall be but too happy to witness the cermonies of that auspicious & ever to be remembered day. Nothing, unless a Providential hindrance, will prevent my being present. Most truly, your Son in the Gospel [D. F.?] Young