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Kendall Green July 6th 66

Genl C.H Howard

Genl'
I have the honor to report good progress in the preparation of tenaments for Freedmen at this encampment.

I have finished & rented (at $2,50 each), some 1/2 doz' rooms and have twice the No. nearly ready. I am in immediately need of the following, to proceed with, and finish the work.
 
One keg 100 lb's ten penny nails.
[[strikethrough]] Four 1/2 [[/strikethrough]] 3 1/2 doz' pairs of butts, or hinges with screws.
[[strikethrough]] Four 1/2 [[/strikethrough]] 3 1/2 doz' locks, with tags marking the No.'s
Ten bunches of lath.
Ten lb's Shingle, or lath nails.
Four keys for locks on hand.

Very respectfully
Your obt' Humble Svt'
E.G. Townsend
Supt' &c

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