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to pieces. I have asked him repeatedly to fasten them back, but it is not done. Truly, he has not made as much as he expected; for the church will not pay a cent for the work, because he did not consult them about it. I do not wish to disturb your mind about it. I only say these things, to let you know it was useless to have blinds on, at all; and now, he lets them slam, and breaks the sash. If you write him about it, please speak kindly, for he has influence among the people. The sash cost $10; he says, and blinds, without hinges, cost $23. The hinges cost $15. I rather you would not say anything to him at all. Most Truly Yours, 
Annie Alston