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Charleston SC Oct 6 1860

Right Reverend
Dear Sir,

I am much flattered by the receipt
of your printed circular inviting my
attendance to the laying of the Corner Stone
of the Principal Building of the University
of the South on the 10th inst.

With my thanks for your politeness
& in pursuance of your request, I regret
to say that it is not in my power to
accept the invitation -

With perfect respect
I am Your Obedient
Servant
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To
Right Reverend
James H. Otey
University Place
Franklin County
Tenn.