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Charlotte C.H. Va Box 49 Dec 13th 69 Capt Schaeffer Phil'd Deary Sir I write in haste to inform you that the people have agreed to build a house for themselves, they have made a bargain for one acre of land near Mr Smith's this side of his place about a square above. My principal object in writing at this time is to let you know that Mr. Smith has got a requisition from Mr Manly for $30.36 to put this house in order. Now do you not think it had better be put off until it with more added can come right into the peoples hands for their own house. You of course know best what should