Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 27

Portsmouth Va Oct. 2, 1860 Right Rev & dear Sir, I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt this day of a printed Circular of invitation signed by yourself to attend the Ceremony of laying the Corner stone of the University of the South during next week. This Circular has been forwarded to me here from Savannah. I hail with great pleasure the inceptino[sic] of this great un=dertaking, and nothing would gratify me more than to witness the actual beginning of an Institution in which I feel a deep interest. But circumstances forbit the Expectation. With many thanks for your kindness, I remain, very truly Resp. Rt. Revd. Bp. Otey Wm. S. Bryant

Wm. S. Bryant