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PhillipsFamilyBox1_39_003b

the length of this Academy (outside) is 64 feet 8 inches
breadth....."...33"-4"
length of School room..(inside)..36.."
heighth of lower story...(inside).12."
[?]..chamber..."...11.."
If there be a porch or Steeple, should suppose a proportionable
diminution of the length of the main building
would be advisable, unless a farther object be in view,
on which great consideration appears to me necessary,
as the fundamental principle is, going the greatest
possible good.

I hope to write you again soon, but entreat there
may be no delay on my account.

I am, with very grateful Sentiments
your dutiful Nephew
S. Phillips.

P.S. As Mr. Dana is with you, should consider it as a great favor
if you could learn whether he is more favorably inclined
to

PhillipsFamilyBox1_39_003b

the length of this Academy (outside) is 64 feet 8 inches
breadth....."...33"-4"
length of School room..(inside)..36.."
heighth of lower story...(inside).12."
[?]..chamber..."...11.."
If there be a porch or Steeple, should suppose a proportionable
diminution of the length of the main building
would be advisable, unless a farther object be in view,
on which great consideration appears to me necessary,
as the fundamental principle is, going the greatest
possible good.

I hope to write you again soon, but entreat there
may be no delay on my account.

I am, with very grateful Sentiments
your dutiful Nephew
S. Phillips.

P.S. As Mr. Dana is with you, should consider it as a great favor
if you could learn whether he is more favorably inclined
to

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