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Right Rev.

Jas. H. Otey, DD

{illegible: Lexington?} {illegible: Ky? NY?} 4 Oct / 60

Right Rev. & Dear Sir,

I need not assure you
of the pleasure it would give
me in being present at the in-
-auguration of the noblest In-
-stitution our Amer'n{?} Branch of
the Church has yet extended me.

It is therefore with deep regret
I must add that my duties
utterly forbid all hope of
my being present -- My recent