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Helena Ark June 27, 1870

W.M. Colby Esqr
Little Rock Ark

Dear Sir
Yours of 15th inst received together with the plans & specifications Mr A J Millard called to see me on friday last and showed me the plans & specifications for building the house contracted for by himself & Mr King.

I would have given a bid on the construction of the building according to Messrs Millard & King's plan if opportunity had been given me.

As they had opportunity to and did bid on my plan it would have been no more than fair that I should have had the same privilege to bid on their plan

As my bids has nothing to do with the building now contracted for and can be of no legitimate use you will please return them to me immediately and very much oblige

Yours very Respectfully
James Neel
Carpenter & Builder 
Helena Ark