74

Charleston So Ca

Oct 1st 1860

Sir{?}

I received your letter of invitation to attend
the laying of the corner stone of the "University{underlined} of{underlined} the
South{underlined}," upon my return home a day or two ago. --
I regret that it will not be in my power to do so.

Very respectfully

Yr obt sr

I remain,

A. Middleton

Jas. H. Otey Esq.