405

Ala

Forkland -- Green Co

Oct 5 1860

Rt Rev'd Bishop Otey --

University Place --

Dear Sir

I had the honor
to receive, a day or two since, your
very kind invitation to be present
at the laying of the corner stone
of the "University of the South" on the 10th
day of the present month -- I would
be most happy to be present,
were it convenient to do so -- wishing
you health and every happiness I am

most Rev'd Sir your obliged
and obt servt

James I Thornton