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Houston, Texas --

24 Septr: 1860.

Right Revd & Dear Sir --

I regret exceedingly
that I shall not be able to
be present on the occasion
of the laying of the Corner
Stone of the University
of the South. My paro=
chial duties prevent my
leaving Houston at this
season of the year.

But though I cannot
be present on that occasion,
I may & shall offer fer=
vent prayers to the Good
Lord for His blessing to
rest upon the under=
taking so fraught with