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mills have orders ahead. Earlier or later our appropriation would go much further than at this time.

As soon as the work commences I intend laying the matter before the city Council, giving them a chance to make some appropriation, or to refuse it. As the matter stands now, I should not feel like advising an additional appropriation. It would seem quite proper that the local aid should regulate that.

I remain Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Chas C Bartlett
Sub Asst. Comm'r.