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favor was shown in granting him a contract that could have been let for less. 

In the next place Mr. Page has failed to Comply with the terms of his contract. 

The charges for superintending his own contract and for the increase of wages paid his help are simply absurd. 

I also enclose papers that were handed in during our final conference in which Mr. Page endeavors to explain these charges

This report would have been sent nearly a month ago but I had to wait for the signature of Mr Ross to the recommendation. 

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Edgar C. Beman
Bvt. Lt. Col. & D.O.