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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