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

Columbia Tenn.

Oct. 6th. 1860.

Rt. Rev'd. Jas. H. Otey.

Dear Bishop,

Your invitation on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the "University of the South," to attend the ceremony of the laying the Corner Stone of the University at University place on the 10th inst. has been just recd. by me: I thank you for the invitation, & regret that I am unable to attend. I am now holding my regular Court at Franklin, & will not be able to leave it. With much esteem I remain

Your friend, &c.

S. D. {illegible: Frienim?}