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Ala

Forkland-Green County
Oct 5 1860

Rt Rev Bishop Otey-
University 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