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Franklin Sept 29. 1860.

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

My Dear Bishop,

It would
afford me the highest pleasure to
be present at the ceremony of laying
the corner stone of the University, but
my engagements are such that I
cannot well leave. -- I must
therefore reluctantly decline the
invitation. --

Very respectfully yours

M.{?} S. Royce