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

Abbeville, Oct {illegible: 6?}, 1860.

Dear Sir,

I am now in my full circuit, and my official engagements render it impossible for me to be present on the interesting occasion, to which you have invited me.

With thanks for your {illegible: notice?} {illegible}, I am your obt. Serv't.

D. L. Wardlaw.

Right Rev. Bishop Otey.

Athens, Ga. Oct. 4. 1860.

Bishop Otey,

Dear Sir,

Accept my best thanks for your courteous invitation to be present when the Corner Stone of the University of the South is laid.

As an ancient Free Mason, and a modern enthusiast in the cause of Educational Progress few things could afford me more pleasure did not insurmountable obstacles intrude. I can therefore only tender my regrets, combined with hearty wishes for the success of the Institution, and assurances of my high respect.

M. A. Ward --

Right Rev'd.

& Dear Sir,

Your kind invitation has just reached me, and I regret my inability to be present at the interesting Ceremony, my Pastor I {illegible: hope?} will attend Rev. A. {illegible: Glenner?}

Yours with respect

Joshua Ward

French Broad

Oct 5th 1860

Clarksville October 8th 1860

Right Rev'd Bishop Otey

Dear Sir

On my arrival here on Saturday, I found your letter of invitation to witness the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the principal building of the University of the South --

I would be much gratified to be pre-sent on the occasion, but as circum-stances will require my presence in the lower part of the State in the {illegible} of a short period, I am compelled to forego the pleasure

Respectfully your obt svt

Waldburg

Pendleton So. Ca.

Octr 3 1860

Rt. Rev'd J. H. Otey

Rev'd & dear Sir,

I regret that unavoidable circumstances will prevent my acceptance of the polite invitation to witness the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the principal building of the University of the South" on the 10th inst.

The institution will, I have no doubt, shed lasting honor on its early