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could enjoy the sole use of the buildings for the term of the lease, we wish to avoid expense & on that account only delayed accepting Genl Schofield's offer for $500. I have written to Genl Howard, this date, to prevent our being forestalled by the other parties seeking the buildings, and have desired him to act according to his judgment in the premises. I believe justice would give us the buildings in full title & possession from the Dept for a mere nominal cost. I suggested to Genl Howard a commission to clear up the matter; but our writing to him was only to meet the