300

New Orleans

Sept 21. 1860

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

Dear Sir

Your
kind note of invitation
with "card" is just recd.
In reply I have to say
that I am obliged to deny
myself the pleasure wh
I know its acceptance
would afford me.

Your obliged

& obd'nt Sevt

L. Y. Jessup