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Kirkwood, Miss.

Oct. 1st 1860.

Bishop Otey.

My dear sir,

Your esteemed favor of
the 5th alt. inviting me to
attend on the occasion of
the laying of the corner-
stone of the "University of the
South" is hereby gratefully
acknowledged.

You request an early an-
swer. In reply, I have to
say that business engagements
in the state of Arkansas,
about the time specified for
the ceremony, will prevent
my attendance.

With my best wishes for
the success of the great enterprise
I am very truly yours. Adam {illegible: McWillie?}