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school & I shall give it my immediate attention, till it will run of itself. As soon as I learn exactly what is needed I shall inform you. I think a large school can be gathered here in a few days.

I was compelled to go over to St James Courthouse on legal business, which caused me some detention, last week, but I have been very busy every day, & feel that I ought to have accomplished more with the labor expended. Only one man, not connected with the Army, has given me aid, or conversed or looked as if he intended to.

Very Respectflly
Yr. obt. Svt.
Wm. Fiske

3d Nov. Detaining this till I could see now perfectly what is needed, I add, that some 8d nails, 8 or 10# but I think if you send a keg they will all be needed. 8 Lights 10 by 15 Glass, 2# Putty

A Stove [[image — line drawing of stove with pipe]] the pipe should go up 7 feet from the floor to the elbow & then 18 feet through two petitions which should have sheet iron protectors for the pipe to pass through & the cross piece on the outside

Transcription Notes:
8d nails = 8 penny nails