Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 214

Memphis Oct 8 1860

Rt. Rev. Sir

Your valued invitiation to be present on the interesting occasion of laying the cornerstone of the University of the South, has been recd, but I much regret, that domestic and professional engagements force me to decline the in vitation.

Accept assurance of the very high regard of

Your faithful Srvt.

Chas: Scott.