Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 108

Charleston 26 Septemr 1860

Rt. Rev. Jas. H. Otey Unversity Place Franklin County Tenn:

Rt. Rev & Dear Sir

I am truly sorry to be obliged to say that I cannot be preset at the ceremoney of laying the corner stone of the University of the South. With many thanks for your invitation & best wishes for the success of the Institution.

I am very respectfully Your obt Servt

Edward McCrady