James Hervey Otey Papers Box 1 Folder 14 Document 65

Unofficial Copy

Washington, September 7, 1859.

My dear Sir, You will receive herewith the copy of a letter, which has been just addressed to me by the Right Rev. Bishop Otey whose high character and great respectability are well known to you. He is zealously engaged in a most interesting and useful work, which commends itself to the favorable consideration of every reflecting person. Bishop Otey is aware that you cannot interfere officially to aid him in the accomplishment of the object he seeks to attain, but he hope you may have it in your power by friendly personal representations to promote the views of the Com[Next line mostly cut off.]