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New York 6 Oct 1860

My dear Sir

Please to acknowledge the
receipt of your invitation to be present
at the ceremony of laying the corner
Stone of the principal building of the
University of the South.

I beg to tender my thanks for
the Same, and regret that circumstances
will not permit its acceptance--

Permit me to offer my heartfelt
wishes for its lasting prosperity,
and believe me to remain,

My dear Sir
Your most Obt Svt
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The Rt Rev Jas H Otel D.D.
Chairman %etc
University Place