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Bureau R. F. and A. L. Office Supt M and B. M. Washington D.C. Nov. 20th 1868 To Bvt. Maj D. G. Swaim U.S.A. A. A. A. General Major I have the honor to request that (4) four perches of blue stone, be furnished to commence the foundation, in order that the corner stone of School House on Capital Hill may be laid on- Thursday 26th inst (Thanksgiving day), and that I be authorized to hire a mason I am Major Very Respectfully Your Obedient G. Lacombe Supt. M and B. M. Square 1054 near Lincoln Building