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Canfield Col'd Orphan Asylum Memphis Tenn, 2nd Nov 1868 "Col" James Thompson Asst Commissioner Nashville Tenn. Dear Sir I am left in charge of the Asylum during Mrs Canfield's absence, made application to "Col" Palmer the Ass't Com' here for assistance in fitting up stoves and the supply of fuel. He advised me to write to you for it. We need. 25 lengths 5 inch pipe 3 Elbows 5 inch pipe 2 Elbows 4 inch pipe & 8 pieces Zinc, 3 or 4 feet-square- We have no coal and but a small supply of wood. Please let me hear soon. Very Respectfully Frances E. Smith.