Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 7

Selma, Ala. Sep. 27 - 1860

Rt Rev Dr Jon H Otey Dear Sir,

Your note of Sep. 5th, inviting me to attend the laying of the corner stone of the primcipal building of the University of the South was only received.

I regret that my engagements, at home, with prevent me from being present on an occasion of so much interest to all of the members of the Catholic communion. Thanking you for the honor done me, I am,

Respectfully, Your Obt. Svt. Mr. H. R. Dawson