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New York 6 Oct 1860

My dear Sir

I have to acknowledge the
receipt of your invitation to be present
at the Ceremony of laying the Corner
Stone of the principal building of the
University of the South --

I beg to tender my thanks for
the same, and regret that circumstances
will not permit its acceptance --

Permit me to offer my heartfelt
wishes for its lasting prosperity,
and {illegible: beleive? believe? bellioe?} me to remain,

my dear Sir

Your most obt Servt

Wm Orgill

The Rt Rev Jas H Otey D.D.

Chairman &c&c --

University Place