Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document 81 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

{illegible} Oct 5th/60

Rev J H Otey

Dear Sir

I have delayed answering your complimentary faver{?} of the 5th Sept hoping I might be able to attend the laying of the corner stone of the University of the South. Circum-stances being such as preclude all possibility of my attendance.

I return you my

most hearty thanks for the complimentary invitation of the Executive Committee and my earnest wish for the prosperity of the institution. Which shall ever have my warmest support.

Very respectfully

Your obt serv't

James Gordon