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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???]