Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document 24 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

Woodville (near Georgetown S.C Oct 2nd. 1860

J.H. Otey Esqr

Dear Sir

I have received your polite invitation to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the University of the South, but regret that I shall be unable to attend Matters of a private nature requiring my attendance at home.

I remain very obediently yrs. Wm Allan Allston