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Anderson December 1st 1868

Major
Dear Sir
        
We have enough of lumber on the Ground now to finish the framing and I think In a week or two we will be able to get it up we now have the foundation already laid and I think we have enough of lumber to finish the Frame with the exceptions of a couple of pieces We want to get it up about the 1st of January In time to open our school again I think we could have a school of from 40 to 45 pupils And Major we want a little assistance to build this House it will be saving $240 dollars a year for the government And that many would build our house school and Church together the present house the Government is Renting is not fit for any body live in it leaks all over and no Doors or windows to it the weather Boards are all off a cold day you could not sit there an hour with your assistance and our own means we will I think be able to get it up pretty soon

Yours Respectfully
Alexander Terrell