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

and mental culture of the South. Even Virginia, notwithstanding her great State University, will furnish her quota of students. There are per= =sons in my own congregation who are looking forward to sending their sons of this institution.

Very truly yours

N. A. Okeson

The Rt Rev

James H Otey D.D.

Tennessee

61. Wall Street.

New-York, Oct. 5, 1860. --

My Dear Sir,

It is with extreme regret that, yielding to necessity, I forego the pleasure of accepting the polite invitation to witness the interesting ceremony of the 10th instant, for which I am indebted to the Executive Committee. -- Indispensable occupations in this City peremptorily forbid it. --

Whatever special significance beyond the mere geographical import may attach to the name which has been selected will I trust be soon obliterated. -- The North must surely recover from the wide spread delusion which in assailing the interests and honor of the South, threatens the prosperity of every Section and the happiness of the whole. --

That the University of the South and the Union of these States may long endure and bless all within their respective spheres according

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to the benign objects of their institution, is the earnest prayer of

My Dear Sir,

Your Obedient Servant,

Ch. O'Conor

To

James H. Otey Esq.

Chairman,

University Place,

Franklin Co.

Tennessee.

New York 5th Oct 1860

Rt Rev & Dear Sir

I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your favor (forwarded to me from Savannah) inviting me to attend the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Principal building of the University of the South.

I very much regret that it will not be in my power to attend,

Respectfully

Your Obt Svt

J. W. Nevitt

of Savannah, Ga

Rt Rev Bishop Otey

Chairman

Atlanta Ga. 6. Oct. 1860

Right Rev'd Bishop, Otey

University Place

Tenn.

Dear Sir -

As my place may be filled by others, I think it necessary to say that it will not be in my power to attend on the 10th the Ceremony of Laying the Corner Stone of the "University of the South."

Very Respectfully,

Bryan M. Morel