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made long before the meeting of Congress. I presume Gen Howard and Maj Vanderlip were not present upon the receipt of my communication. Please see that it is paid over without further delay. They have progressed very slowly, and hence the delay in getting the appropriation which was promised when the building should advance to a certain point. Yours truly John N. Soper for George Butler & others