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

Brandon Missi

Oct. 1st 1860

Right Rev. Jas. H. Otey

Dear Sir

Much obliged for the honour confered upon me, by the invitation of the Ex. Comto attend the laying of the corner{underlined} stone{underlined} of the "University{underlined} of{underlined} the{underlined} South{underlined}," I beg leave to send my regrets, that circumstances will not grant me the high privilege of witnessing the imposing ceremony of the 10th Inst-But, with great faith in the speedy success of the enterprise, I will be permitted to unite my most ardent petitions, to those of the Church, for the future prosperity and usefulness of this splendid scheme, resulting from the pious, patriotic zeal & energy of our Southern Bishops, who secured the aid of the more wealthy laity.

Very truly

Your ob svt. I{?} Posey

Mrs. Polk's aknowledgements to the Executive Committee, for an invitation to attend the ceremonies of the laying of the Corner{underlined} Stone{underlined} of the "University of the South"; and regrets that she cannot be present on that interesting occasion.

Polk Place{?},

Nashville Tenn.

Oct. 2, 1860.

Montgomery Ala. Oct. 2nd. 1860.

Right Rev J. H. Otey.

University Place,

Tennessee.

Rev'd Sir

Yours of the 5th ult addressed to my father {illegible: Judge? George?}Philan has been rec'd. --

Judge{?} Philan is at this time in the mountains of this state and will not be home until the 12th inst. Therefore your invitation will not reach him in time to receive his attention.

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Ser't

{illegible: Mathews? Hawkins?} Philan.

Nashville Sept. 18 / 60

Rt Rev J H Otey D.D. L.L.D.

Chairman --

Rt Rev & dear Sir

It will afford me great pleasure to accept the invitation to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the University of the South, at Sewanee on the 10th of Oct next --

Mr. Henry Weber, the organist of the Church of the Advent tenders his services to the Com_ to arrange a Choir here in Nashville_ who will attend the laying of the Corner Stone if the Com_ wish it.

The Rev W. D. Harlow of this city wiould be glad to attend but his card of invita =tion has failed--

Very respectfully

C. T. Quintard

Abbeville So. Ca

Oct 2nd 1860.

Rt Rev Sir,

Your invitation to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone of the "University of the South" has been received. It would afford me much pleasure to be with you on so interesting an occasion but much to my regret, business engagements at this time will not permit me to do so. With many good wishes for your success in this great enterprise, I remain

Your obt servant

Mr. H. Parker

Rt. Rev. Jas. H Otey --