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Selma, Ala

Sept. 28th 1860

Bishop Otey.

Dr. Sir.

Your
favor of 22nd ult. inviting
me to be present upon the
occasion of the laying
the corner stone of the
Southern University, is
before me, and I regret
exceedingly that circum-
stances will not permit
me to be present --

With many thanks for your
kind invitation, I am
Sir

Yours respectfully

Jno. M. Cumell{?}