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New York 14, East 34th St.

17 Sept. 1860

Rt. Rev. Father,

I have to acknowledge
the invitation with which,
as Chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee, you have
honoured me, to attend
the laying of the corner-
stone of the University of
the South, and to regret
that it is out of my power
to accept it. It would be
a special pleasure to