Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 112

Balt[o?] Md. 6th. Oct. 1860

To/ The Executive Committee of The University of the South -

Gentmn/

I wrote to you on Thursday last, enclosing letters of recommendation to you, & intimating my intentions of being present at the Ceremony of laying the Corner stone of your Un[y?] - I now fear that it will be impossible for me to carry out my original design as I am unexpectedly called away to New York - where I shall necessarily be detained 2 or 3 days - I therefore enclose other letters the contents of which will - I feel persuaded, fully

satisfy your Committee in regard to my skill & attainments as an Architect - & may - & I hope _will_ have a tendency to bias them in my favor -

I regret exceedingly my inability to meet them in Wednesday next - the more so as there are many points about my plans which I feared might be overlooked without a personal explanation - but as I am persuaded each design will meet with due consideration I feel perfectly safe in your hands -

Allow me to remain

Gent.

Your {most} {Obedient} {Servant}

E. G. Lind

Letter from E.G. Lind Oct. 6. 1860