Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 13

Sharon Tipton Co. Oct. 1st 1860

Rt Rev J. H. Otey [DS?]

My Dear Bishop

I regret that I cannot accept the invitation to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Univerisy. Nothing would give me more pleasure but it will not be convenient for me to be absent from home at that time.

Several persons in our neighborhood speak of going. We are all w ell. Nothing of special interest in my parachiol duties. I go to Covington to officaite every Wednesday night. I hope we will be able to relieve the church there from debt.

Yours affectionately C. [?] Col???]