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Mobile Ala

Oct'r 1st 1860.

J. H. Otey Esqr

Chairman &c

Dear Sir

Your favor
of the 5th Uto.{?} tendering me an invitat-
-ion to be present, at University Place,
Franklin County Tenn, on the 1th Inst.
has been rec'd, and while I tender
you my thanks, for the same,
I have to say that I cannot attend. --
I beg leave to assure you, that you
have my best wishes, for the
success of the objects you have
in view. --

Very respectfully

Your most ob't. serv't --

F.{T?} L. {illegible}