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St Mays, Gea

Oct 3rd 1860

Rev. Bishop

J. H. Otey

Dear Sir

It is with extreme regret that
I find myself compelled to decline your kind invitation.
It is an occasion which should enlist the names &
sympathies of every Southern Gentleman and Parent and
has my earnest Prayers for its future success

Most respectfully

G.{?} S. Clinch