Correspondence re: remodeling of Palo Alto residence, 1887-1890

- Agreement - CopySan Francisco Mar. 10th 1888 Mr. A Brown--

I will agree to furnish Labor & Materials to Lath, Plaster & Cement Mr Stanfords House at Menlo Park for the following prices 2 Coat work 30 cts per yd. 3 " " 37 " " " Cementing outside 40 " " "

(Signed) Henry Fisher

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY

Make finish in hall of cherry

W. A. Rodman

SHEPLEY, RUTAN & COOLIDGE ARCHITECTS

Menlo Park, June 6th, 1888

Arthur Brown, Esq.

Dear Sir,

Enclosed sketch shows tile required for Gov. Stanford's residence. Floor to be red, - on walls cream colored, - moulding tile about 1½ inches wide - chocolate color. Floor & wall tile 6" x 6" square.

Yours truly Chas. D. Austin

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P.S. Also enough cream tile to cover one end & side of crockery bath tub called for in requisition of June 4th. Red tile might be used on the wall behind tub. C.D.A.

SHEPLEY, RUTAN & COOLIDGE, ARCHITECTS Menlo Park, June 11th, 1888

Arthur Brown Esq Dear Sir,

Telegraphed to Boston yesterday about redwood finish. Reply received tonight, says Rodman did not change specifications and orders all finish in rooms above 1st story of residence to be Port Orford cedar.

Yours truly Chas. D. Austin Supt. for Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge