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Memphis Oct 8 1860
Rt. Rev. Sir
Your valued invitiation
to be present on the interesting
occasion of laying the corner-
stone 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.
Notes and Questions
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Many of these invitation replies appear to have been sent within a week of the date of the occasion, which makes one wonder whether the invitations went out on time, given the time frame needed to travel to Sewanee in those days.