Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 96

Memphis October 5 1860

Rt Revd Ja H Otey. Chairman &c

Sir

With much regret I have to reply that in consequence of the numerous excitements of next week at Home I shall be unable to attend on the interesting and auspicious occasion of laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South which, let me beseech the giver of all good things, may be in Grandeur and usefulness all that its founders hope for.

With high regard and reverence I remain Yours Truly

W. D. Miller