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Woodburn, Feb. 22nd 67, Dear Son, Your last came duly to hand but I have delayed answering until this late date for various reasons I have written two letters but sent neither of them. Now we have the drawings and specifications from Munn & Co. and the justices here say they cannot make a good job off the matter without you were here the writings are drawn as though you were in this county and the oath to be administered here they cant fill up the writings without making alterations and spoiling the appearance of things and as it is to go to head quarters they think you had better come here and make the oath