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Macon Oct 1, 1860

Rt. Rev. J.H. Otey
University Place

Dear Sir,

Yours of the 26th left but
was received yesterday, inviting
me to be present at the laying the
corner stone of the principal buil-
ding of the University of the South.
Nothing would afford me more
pleasure than to [? ] the cere-
[mony?] for I feel a deep interest
in the success of the enterprise,
but professional engagements
will render it impossible for
me to be there.

With my best & ardent wishes
for the success of this [?] en-
terprise, allow me to thank
you for your kind invitation
and believe [?]

Yours most respectfully
C. F. [?] Cole