Cornerstone Invitations

Savannah 1st Oct. 1860

Dear Sir

It is with much regret that I am compelled to decline your obliging invitation to be present at the interesting ceremony of laying the corner stone of the University of the South on the 10th [Inst?].

Very Respectfully

Yours

[Chas Grant?]

Jas H Otey Esq

Chairman

Savannah Sep. 15, 1860

Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey

Dear Sir,

I am in receipt of your very kind invitation to attend the ceremony of October 10th, and have made every endeavor so to arrange my business so as to enable me to avail myself of your attention. But I am unfortunately tied down to my professional engagements and am, therefore, reluctantly forced to forego the pleasure of being present.

With the assurance of my sincere sympathy in the great work which you are inaugurating, I am

Very respectfully

George A. [Gardson?]