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Nashville Oct 17 1848
Sir
At the request of Majr Heiman I state with pleasure that from the progress made by him in the erection of the monument over the remains of the late Gov Carroll under the contract with the State the sum of $1000 or even more may be advanced to him with perfect respect.
I have the honor to be with great respect yr obt svt Thom Bass
His Exclly N S Brown Nashville