387

New York

Septr 28. 1860

Dear Sir

I am very thankful your your kind
invitation to be present at the ceremonies
of the 10th of next month, & regret I cannot
accept the hospitality you tender.

The {illegible: enlarged?} & liberal plan which
has been adopted for your proposed university
will make it a noble monument to its
founders. The successful institution of such
seats of learning as the scheme of the
University of the south contemplates, is among
the highest forms of service we can do our
threatened section. God grant to it
the blessing under which it may be useful.

With great esteem

I am yr Respectful Servt

D. L. Yulee

Rev Bishop Jas H Otey

Chairman