Augusta County: S. C. Merillat to John H. McCue,
January 29, 1858
Summary:
Merrilat asks John McCue to help arrange a meeting between the different parties
involved in a contract to paint Merrilat's house.
J. H. McCue Esq.
January 29th/58
The Institution for the deaf and dumb & the blind
Dear sir,
A severe sore-throat prevents my coming to town.
Mr. [unclear: Brison] is very anxious to settle with me for the painting
of my house. Can I have the measurement done so as to be useful to yourself and
Mr. Imboden as arbitrators? I hold that I have a right to call on Mr. Armentrout
to make out his bill and prove it, and, of course, to not herewith waive that
right. Still, I would suggest that, if Mr. Armentrout is really anxious to have
his work fairly measured, we ought to meet at my house (Capt. Smith, Mr. [unclear: Brison], Mr. Armentrout &
myself) at some appointed day and hour, when the whole work may be measured and
the part done by each workman ascertained. If you approve
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of this
suggestion, please consult Capt. Smith &
Mr. A. and let me know the day and hour
appointed.
Very respectfully yours
S. C. Dr. Merillat
