Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 106

Franklin Ten. Oct 6th 1860

Dear Sir

Owing to several days absence from home your invitation to be present to witness the laying the corner stone of the principal building of the "University of the South" was not received till last evening. I hasten to say that, I will endeavor to be with you on the interesting occasion though I fear that I may not be able to do so

Respectfully Yor Obt Srvt

Jas P. Macory

To Rt Revd James H Otey Bishop of Tennessee University Place Franklin Co Ten -

My brother D. W. Macory & Mr N.E. Perkins request me to express for their regrets over