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Columbus Oct. 6 1860

Jas. H. Otey Esq.

Dear Sir

I have your note of
invitation dated 5th ulto.

I regret very much that
my engagements will not permit
of my {illegible: visit?} to Tennessee at this
season. Permit my thank you
for your attention and to express
my good wishes for the success of
your undertaking.

Yours truly

R. B. Murdoch