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

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Memphis T. Oct. 6th. 1860

Dear Sir:

I received your invitation 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 engagements 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:

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Eufaula Ala Octr. 5th 1860.

Sir

{illegible: Impressed?} as I am so profoundly, with the importance of establishing such an Institution of learning in this country -- and especially in this section of country -- as is proposed by its founders, the University of the South shall be, I cannot decline the invitation to be present -- which I take this occasion to do -- upon the occasion of lay= ing the Corner Stone of the principal building, without an expression of the deepest regret.

Very respectfully

Your Obt. Servt.

C. J. Pope

Rit Rev'd J. H. Otey

Chairman Ex. Com.

University of the South.

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Clinton East Feliciana L.a. Oct'r 5: 1860

Jas. H Otey Esq'r University place Tenesee

Dear Sir

Your Circular of the 5th of Sept'r came to hand yesterday giving me notice from the Executive Committee that the corner Stone of the principal building {crossthrough: building} of the University of the South will be laid on the 10 Inst. and invite my attendance at the Interesting Ceremony.

In answer I would State that I have recently rizen from A Sick bed and feel unable to attend on the Interesting occasion and respectfully tender my best wishes for the prosperity of the Institution, and respects to the Executive Commitee and Subscribe myself Your Hbl Serv't

Wm. Pilliman

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Rosedale. La. Sep 29. 1860

The Right Reverend

J. H. Otey

Bishop of Tennessee

Chairman of Ex Com of Univ of the South

Right Rev'd & Dear Sir

I beg gratefully to acknowledge having {illegible: secured? received?} an in= vitation from you to be present at the lay= ing of the Corner Stone of the Univ'ty of the South & in reply to express my regret that my duties in my Parish will not permit me to avail myself of your kindness however greatly I might desire {crossthrough: it} to do. so. Praying that the work which you are about to inaugurate may be carried to a successful completion by God's favor

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{illegible: & from? upon?} a blessing to the Church in all ages, believe me to remain

Right Reverend & Dear Sir

Your obed't Servant in Christ

Jno: Philson

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