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also in receipt of your telegram authorizing me to sign a contract with Mr. McGilvray to go on his bid for the Terrance also lowest bid for Chemical Laboratory and have work begun immediately. Mr.Day will make out the contract for Mr.McGilvray but when I will get bids from Mr.Hodges I cannot say. It has been a week since we opened the bids but I suppose he is like all the rest, inclined to take things easy. It makes me tired to get anyone to take any interest in the work.
I was also in receipt of your telegram informing me that the last operation was over and as soon as the wounds were healed you would start for home.
I had Sloanes man visit yourhouse to take measure for rug in you bedroom and this morning I wired you the size.
We are all enjoying good health here and I hope on receipt of this it will find you enjoying th same.
With love, I remain
Your affectionate brother
Chas. G. Lathrop