Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document 20 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

Clarksville, Ga. October 2d 1860

Dear Sir,

I have by this day's mail, received the invitation, dated the 5th [Oct?]., which the "Executive Committee" have been pleased to extend to me, to be present on the occasion of the laying of the Corner Stone of the University of the South. And in accordance with the request for "an early answer", I hasten to reply, that although feeling deeply interested in the success of this great Institution, circumstances will compel me to forego the pleasure of being present.

Respectfully [yr ob serv?] George [J?]. Kollock

Rt. Rev. JH Otey DD Chairman