Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 57

Tallahassee Octo. 2nd 1860.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Otey

Sir

I have had the pleasure today to receive your annunciation of the 5 Sept accompanying an invitation to be present at the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Univsity of the South.

Highly appreciating your kindness in this regard, I'm [?] of regret that duties of an imperative character will deny me the pleasure of availing myself of your invitation.

I take advantage of the occasion to offer you my respects, and remain,

Respectfully, Yr Obt Servt

Geo T. Ward