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Augusta, Oct. 7th '80

Dear Sir;

Your favor dated
the 5th {illegible: alt?; underlined} has just
reached me at this
present.

I regret to say
that previous en-
-gagements of an in-
-exorable character pre-
-vent my acceptance
of the kind invitation
with which you have
honored me.

Very respectfully

Maury{?} H. Jackson{?}

Right Rev. J. H. Otey