Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 209

Ala

Forkland-Green County Oct 5 1860

Rt Rev Bishop OteyUniversity Place-

Dear Sir

I had the honor to receive, a day or two since, your very kind invitation to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the University of South {sic} on the 10th day of the present month-I would be most happy to be present. were it convenient to do so-wishing you health and very happily I am

Mst Rev'd Sir your obliged and obt Servt

James J Thornton