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[[preprinted]] 157 [/preprinted]] Aug 28th 7 Friend Janney, I am ordered by Genl C H Howard to write you that we will pay for this lumber of which you send the list, except the 1/2 inch siding about which he has written on the back of the paper. He is willing as he says to furnish boards but not as we understand 1/2 inch planed siding. Friend J if you will attend to tis matter, buying the lumber from R K Hawley & Co, Baltimore Md, and see to the shipping of it & send the bill to Genl C H Howard he will pay it. very respectfully yours John Kimball Supt of Schools