Vault Early Papers of the University Box 1 Document Cornerstone Invitation 151

Hillsboro N.C.

Sept. 29th 1860

Dear Sir

I thank you for the honor of the invitation, conveyed in your of the 5th inst, to be present at the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the principle building of the University of the South on the 10th of October next, and save to express my regret that distance and indispensable engagements deny me the pleasure of accepting

With sincere regards

Your friend & serv.

W. A. Graham

Rt. Rev. Jas. H. Otey -

&c. &c. &c.