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Clarksville Oct 2nd 1860

J. H. Otey. Esq Chairman Ex. Com.

University Place Franklin Co Tenn

Dear Sir

The polite invitation of the Executive Com
of the board of Trustees of the University of the
South sent through you as chairman is {illegible: secured? received?}.

Thanking them for their curtesy, I regret that
my engagements are such that it will be
impossible for me to be present at the time
specified in the card sent.

With my best wishes for the success of your
enterprise I am Sir

Your ob't Serv't

George H. Waring