Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 103

Yongesboro Ala Oct. 4. 1860

J. H. Otey Esqre

Dear Sir,

Important Business at home [will?] prevent me from being at 'University Place' to participate in Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South, at the time designated in Your Card of Sept. 5, which I very much regret.

Very Respectfully H. C Yonge