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{illegible: Achocato-ssee?} Oct 5 1860

Rt Rev Bisho Otey

Dear Bis

Your kind
invitation "to be present
on the occasion" and
witness the ceremonies
of corner stone of "University
of the South has been received
to-day.

It would afford me much
pleasure to attend but
pressing public duties
require my attention at home.
Accept my thanks for
your kindness and
believe me ever yours truly

Saml{?} Watsen{?}