Transcribe Lee, George Washington Custis. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-12)

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                               Washington and Lee University
                                                 LEXINGTON, VA.

halls themselves, will present a very creditable appearance, I think, when every thing is complete.

    The carpenters and painters promise

that all in their line shall be ready for you by the 1st proximo, and I believe that unless there be delay in getting the glass, you may safely make your arrange- ments to be here early next month.

    Mr Howell and his assistant

left us last Friday for Washington and Philadelphia. and have had, I trust, a safe and pleasant journey. What they have done pre- sents a fine appearance, and the Cabinet, even in its unfinished condition, has already excited much interest - not only among the members of the institutions