| Roll Number | 7 |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 Aug 1869 |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Somerset |
| City/Town/Neighborhood | Princess Ann |
| Other Locations Mentioned | – |
| Authors | J.W. McGrath |
| Position | – |
| Recipient | John Kimball |
| Other Names Mentioned | – |
| Message Abstract | Forwards claim against the Bureau for material and labor used in construction of School-house amounting to $156.60/100. Washington Aug 24 1869. Respectfully forwarded This bill is for material used in constructing of School House at Princess Anne Md. The ground is properly deeded. I recommend that the bill be paid. [[signature]] John Kimball [[/signature]] Supt of Education |
| Message Body | I drop you a few lines hoping they may find you are injoying the Blessing of good health Dear Sir at your Order I send the specifide sums that we wish you to [[strikethrough]] send [[/strikethrough]] gave us for Bricks the sum of $45=00 do for Shingles " [[ditto for $]] 100=00 do " [[ditto for for]] Mason Work [[ditto for $]] 11=40 Amounting to $156=50 for which sum I have given my note and the said amt is now due you will please forward the same on to us & in so doing you will greately [[marginalia]] Quantity of Bricks at so much per 1000 do " [[ditto for of]] Shingles do do do No of day's work at so much per day Required [[/marginalia]] Oblige us |
| Pages | 1418 |
| Transcribers Notes | – |
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