Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document 82 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

Gonzales Texas Sept. 25th 1860

Rt. Rev. James H. Otey D.D.

Dear Bishop,

Your card and accompanying note inviting me to be present & participate in the ceremonies of laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South reached me by the mail to day. I rejoice that this great work has advanced to this interesting & important stage, & nothing could give me greater pleasure than to be pres-sent on the 10th of Oct. and join in the interesting services, but unfortunately I find the purse of a western missionary too light to justify the expense of the trip. I feel the deepest {added text: interest in the} success of the enterprise, and I have no doubt that all

that its most sanguin friends anticipate will be fully realized.

With best wishes for your health & happiness. I am

Very respectfully

Your Obt. Servant

J. M. Goshorn

Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey D.D.

University Place

Franklin Co.

Tenn.