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Memphis T. Oct. 6th. 1860

Dear Sir:

I received your invi-
tation a day or two since to be present
at the Laying of the Corner Stone of
the University of the South.

I regret exccedingly that my engage-
ments are such, as not to allow
me to witness those preliminary
ceremonies of so much interest
to every friend of education.

Very truly & respectfully

yours

LeRoy Pope

Right. Revd. Jas. H. Otey

Chairman, &c

University Place,

Tenn: