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Selma Ala Sept 12th 1868
Col. W. C. Arthur
Montgomery Ala
Dr Sir, 

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

In response to your advertisement for bids, for the erection of a Schoolhouse in this place, we the undersigned propose to take and complete according to plans & specifications as near as may be, (the said building) for the sum & consideration of five thousand eight hundred dollars ($5,800.00) This proposition covers all material of every kind and completes every thing - hoping you may find this satisfactory, and also hoping to hear from you soon, we are
Most resptfly
Bowles & Stephens
Builders, 
Box 232 Selma Ala

W B Gill, Mayor, Selma
E. T. Sturdivant Supt Troup House