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mit them to two or more printers, for estimates of the cost of 

 publishing. The report to be ready for maiHng by August i, 

 1888, and to conform in size, paper and type, to preceding 

 reports, the estimates to be per page. 



Four proof slips to be sent me, one of which will be 

 returned, after correction, by either the author, or myself. 



If you care to give an estimate on this work, I will submit 

 the papers and a copy of the last report to you. 



The new report will be larger than the last one, and only 

 300 copies will be printed. 



Very truly yours, 



Fred Mather, 



Recording Secretary. 



Mr. Schember did not reply. Mr. Davis offered to do the 

 work for $1.50 per page, with extra charge for tables. Mr. 

 Brown agreed to do it for $1.45 per page, with no extra 

 charge, and the printing was awarded to him. 



