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St. Louis, Mo.

Oct. 1. 1860.

Rt. Rev. & Dear Sir:

Some days ago,
I received your kind
invitation to be present
at the laying of the
Corner Stone of your
first University Building,
for which I thank you.

I rejoice to hear
of the {illegible} of that en-
terprize, but regret that
the state of my wife's health,
and parochial engage-
ments will prevent me
from being present on this
interesting occasion.

I am, Rt. Rev. & Dear Sir,

Very truly Yours &c,

Ed. F. Berkley

Rt. Rev.
J. H. Otey, DD

P. S. The Rev. Dr. Eaton of Galveston is here, on his
way to University Place. E. F. B. --