This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
Alexandria Aug 27, 1869 Col C.E. Compton Dr Sir, I herewith enclose the Receipts vouchers &c signed according to direction. The one arrival is all furnished and the house nearly completed-will be done in 6 or 8 days. If there be any further instructions necessary please transmit them by earliest convenience. Your Humble svt Jn. W. Herd Supt. public Instruction for DeKalb County