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Vol. 3 #114 A. C. D. C. 1867

Estimate for Lumber for School House, Chapel District Calvert County Maryland.
House to be 24. by 40. feet.

Weatherboarding Plank 2000. Feet.
80. Joists, 14. feet long.
42. Rafters, 16 " " [[ditto for feet, ditto for long.]]
Flooring Plank, 1000. Feet.
650. feet of Scantling, 3. by 4.
1280. feet of Sheathing.
6. large windows & frames, completed.
2 small frames and sash. — Shingles.
One large door & frame. — Laths. — 
Hair. — Lime. — 4. Kegs of Nails.
10. 8. 6. & 4d.
To be landed at Perry Bowen's Wharf, on Patuxent River, Calvert Co. Md.

[[stamp]]
HD. QRS. ASS'T COM'R D. C.
BUREAU R. F. & A. L.
RECEIVED SEP 2
[[/stamp]]

Transcription Notes:
Scantling means "a small piece of lumber (such as an upright piece in house framing)," per Merriam-Webster Dictionary. -- Beth