![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] July 15th 1871 Rev. E. H. Fairchild Pres't Berea College My Dear Sir: I have vouchers in possession for $2048 00/100. These I will cash as soon as I can get the requisition thro' the War Department. I wanted simply a copy of the contract or contracts of date prior to March 30 1871 the date of the appropriation; a contract for materials is just as good. I want this in order to conform to the law. Your agents contract or contracts, or copies of them covering the three thousand dollars and dated before the appropriation will answer. If you have none then send me a voucher like the last to complete the three thousand dollars. The irregularity in the way of building and the demand of the Committee on appropriations for a prior written contract has embarrassed me very much in your case. You will hear from me again in