475

Woodville (near Georgetown S.C

Oct 2nd 1860

J. H. Otey Esqr

Dear Sir

I have received
your polite invitation to be present
at the laying of the corner stone of
the University of the South, but
regret that I shall be unable to attend
matters of a private nature requiring
my attendance at home.

I remain very

obediently yrs.

Wm. Allan Allston