Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

Boston Sept. 17. 1860.

Rt. Rev. and Dr. Sir. --

Your favor of the 5th inst. came to hand to day. --

I shd. be most happy to be present, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the 'University of the South,' but circumstances render it im= practicable. -- With the prayer, that God may crown the enterprise with every bless= =ing, I am

Very truly yours,

Geo. M. Randall.

Rt. Rev. Bp. Otey. -- Tenn. --

Selma, Ala

Sept. 28th 1860

Bishop Otey.

Dr. Sir.

Your favor of 22nd ult. inviting me to be present upon the occasion of the laying the corner stone of the Southern University, is before me, and I regret exceedingly that circumstances will not permit me to be present --

With many thanks for your kind invitation, I am Sir

Yours respectfully

Jno. M. Cumell{?}

Columbia

South Carolina

October 1st 1860

{along the left side:} Rt Rev'd Bishop Otey

Rt Rev & dear Sir

It gives me much pleasure to hear of the progress of the great work in which you are engaged; & I feel much obliged by the invitation I have re= ceived to be present on the occasion appoin= ted for the tenth of the present month

I regret that cir= cumstances will not per= mit my attendance

I am very respcly{?}

yr obt servt in Christ,

J. Maxwell Pringle

Philad'a Sep 17th 1860

Rt Rev Jas H. Otey

My dear Brother

I have to acknowledge the receipt of a card to which your name is attached inviting me to be present on the occasion of laying the Corner Stone of the University of the South on 10th prox{?} -I regret much the state of my health & some engagements render an acceptance impossible -- I should have delighted greatly to take by the hand many who will be there --

May the Heavans shine auspiciously on that day & may an abundant blessing from on High be vouchsafed to all your efforts for the advancement of Learning & Religion --

Yours affec'

Alonzo Potter

French Broad

Oct 4th 1860

Rt Rev J H Otey.

Dear Bishop

Owing to my absence from Charleston I have but just received your favor. The illness of a child has kept me here for two months and his present weak state will deprive me of the pleasure of being at the ceremony on the 10th of this month. I regret it very much for my sympathy is entirely with this great enterprize & trust God's blessing may rest upon it. With my best respects I am yours truly

A Loomer{?} Porter