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Charleston October 9th 1860

Rt Revd & Dear Sir:

In the absence of Mr.
Jennings, I beg to acknowledge your
invitation of the 5th Oct. and to return
his thanks for the same.

My{?} have watched the progress of the
Institution over which you preside with
great interest & have been most
gratified to hear from time to time
of its prosperity.

I regret very much that Mr. Jennings
will be unable to attend, and that
an earlier reply has not been in
my power.

I am Sir

Most respectfullly

N? M? {illegible: Turmo?}

Bishop Jas H Otey

Chairman

University Place

Franklin County

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