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July, 3rd 1896,

Thomas Harper, Esq.
Harrison Services
Belleville
Allegheny Co, Pa.

Dear Mr. Harper,

I regret much that I have been
unable to come out again to Belleville to see
that other mound. I have been kept here
by several important matters which could not
be left.

As soon as the requisite permission
can be obtained from Philadelphia I shall be
ready to go ahead and open the McKee's bluff
mound. When we are ready we shall probably
need two laborers. Can we get good men
for this work in your vicinity or near the
mound? Will they furnish their own tools
shovel, pick, and axes. Can we get men who have
those tools, or should we have to purchase them
for the work?

I hope to be able to see you in a few
days. I am now so busy, however, that I cannot
well leave.

Faithfully yours,

F. H. Gerrodette