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making coffins, & the repairs on wagons &c, that may be needed hereafter.
The estimate is as small as I can get it and be around that when done it will be all as it should be.
The heaviest item of expense is for the repair of the ambulance which is now entirely unserviceable.
I am surprised that such an ambulance should have been sent to me. The wood work is much worn and the and the cover torn and useless Patty & Parich have disguised it.
Grateful for your consideration

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servant
Geo. Shorkley
1st Lieut 15th Infantry
Sub Asst Commissioner