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already - it was thought best not to disappoint the numerous smaller places, and it will be possible for you to get an appropriation hereafter sooner than they  Again the A.M A. have had several other places that they deemed of the greatest importance & they may have influenced the sub division named by Gen. Runkle 
I will let you know soon
- Yours Truly
O O. H.
P.S. Where no contract was already made with men to build, the promise was disallowed by Congress. We have no contract from you at this office 
Please forward a copy

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Had to reopen.