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nor is there any lumber left that would be of service. I find upon close calculation that it will yet require an expenditure of at least $450.00 currency, to complete the building - that is for shingles, Sheathing, floor, privy, door, and ten window shutters; nails, hinges &C and labor. -  all rough work except the door and Shutters; not including window sash, a desk &c which can be dispersed with at present. You will perceive that it will be a costly building for one of such a description:
Price of lot $300.00 Currency
Price of lumber 245.00
Labor on building 98.00 due yet $60.20
Total $693.00
Amount required to finish 400.00
Total $1143.00

At least two thirds of the labor required to complete the building is to be done yet. There is a reliable carpenter here who will contract to finish if - furnishing the necessary material; or he will do the work for about $125.00 if the material is furnished.
When finished the house will be a good one and ample enough for all purposes. 
Very respectfully Your obedient servant
P. F. Duggan
Sub Asst. Com. 

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