212

Macon Geo:

Sept: 29th 1860.

Dear Sir

I have your kind
invitation today, to be
present at the laying
the Corner Stone of the
University on 10th prox:,
with the request that
I will reply. It will give
me a great deal of
pleasure to go, if I can,
but fear I shall not
be able.

When I have an
opportunity, I will make
a subscription to it &
wish you every success
in the great enterprize.

I am very resfly{?}:

L. {illegible} Whittle

Rt: Rev: J. H. Otey

University Place

Tenn