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Washington, Oct. 1. 1860

Dear Sir:

Please accept my thanks
for the kind invitation you have
extended to me to be present at
the ceremony of laying the
Corner Stone of the University.

I regret exceedingly that
it will be out of my power to
accept the same.

With best wishes for the
prosperity of the University
and those connected with
it.

I am

Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

Clem L. West

Architect

J. H. Otey Esq. Chrm Ex Comm

University of the South