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Wilmington 29. Sept. 1860:

Rt. Rev. J H. Otey.

University Place, Tenn.

Dear Sir

I regret that
my business engagements will
not permit me to be present at
the laying of the corner stone
of The University of the South
on the 10th Oct. next.

With thanks for the kindness of
the invitation, I am

Very Respectfully Yours

Geo. Davis