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Kirkwood, Miss.

Oct 10t 1860

Right. Rev. J. H. Otey

Dear Sir

I
have just read your kind invita-
-tion to attend the laying of the cor
-ner stone of the University of the
South and regret that circumstan
-ces beyond my control will prevent
my attendance. I tinder you my best
wishes for the success of the insitution.
In all kind feelings and with
the sincerest wishes for your health
prosperity and happiness I am Dear Sir
with sentiments of great respect,

Your friend and very obedient servant.

W. Hemingway.