Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document 42 Folder 1860 Cornerstone Ceremony 1

Alexandria, La.

Sept. 27-- 1860.

The Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey, D.D.

Rt. Rev. and dear Sir,

I thank you and the executive committee, for the invitation tendered to me to be present at the laying of the corner stone, at University Place, on the 10th day of October.

I regret to say it will not be in my power to attend on that extremely interesting occasion.

I remain, Rt. Rev. & dear Sir, your humble & obedient Servant.

G.{?} Dorner{?}

The Rt. Rev. J. H. Otey. Bishop of Louisiana.