Orrice or VAN BRUNT & HOWE, Arcuirects. 
Henry Van Brunt, Frank M. Howe, 
60 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BayarpD BUILDING, 1214 A. Main Sr., 
Boston, MAss. Kansas City, Mo. 
ROADS ALS SCRA) aN Obes <2 oc ell ea ch ccee enn gee eat mn me 
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H.V.B. to W.B., 2nd sheet. 
P.S.--The underwriters consider that wire lathing and plas=~ 
tering is an efficient check to the progress of fire. T am not 
at all sure that the addition of corrugated iron to the wire 
lathing and plastering is essential, but as an extra precaution it 
may not be inexpedient. An absolutely fire proof building being 
out of the question in this case I really. do not know any expe- 
dient that will more effectually secure for us a reasonable slow 
burning construction than the provisions adopted in our original 
contract, provided the wire lathing and plastering to which I 
refer is made to form a complete shield throughovt, without any 
openings, such as lifts to form flues for tne conveyance of fire. 
The additional protections, which we understand have been «::- 
agreed vpon between you and Mr. Howe, seem to us to secure your 
valuable collection still more effectually against danger from 
fire, 
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