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& expense.
For timber, nails & shingles
delivered -- $650.000
The masonry is included in the above ($650.00) For cost of labor from 300 to $350.00

This estimate is for a building 30 by 50 feet & two stories high, exclusive of the benches & desks - 

According to the statement of competent judges this is the lowest estimate of a building such as we need & which we desire to build

Of course Mr Manly, the help you propose to give us is much better than nothing therefore we shall gladly receive it & expend it to the very best advantage. I trust a great and lasting blessing may grow out of it, to the freedmen here

I remain yours truly
Chauncey Park