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Shreveport Sept 21. 1860

Rt Rev and dear Bishop

Your favour with the "Card"
of invitation to be present at the lay-
ing of the Corner Stone of the principle
building of the University{underlined twice} of{underlined twice} the{underlined twice} South{underlined twice}
written, the 5 Inst and mailed the
14th Inst. came by hand on the 25th {illegible}.
I am rejoiced at this movement --
and if I had received this commu-
nication earlier, it is quite possible
I should have attended as I am
about leaving Mr.{?} Shute{?} for a short
visit to Mr.{?} Crane{?}. May God speed
your work.

Very Respectfully,

Your Srv in Christ

A. B. Rupell{?}