Transcribe Bowie, Walter. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-24)

[page 1] TREASURER'S OFFICE Washington and Lee University LEXINGTON, VA. April 24th 1876 Prof. H. A. Ward

       Dr Sir
            The cabinet maker who

has made the table cases says he has made two attempts one in Washington & one in New York (by letters) to get suitable locks for them and has failed in both instances and now asks me to write to you and request you to please to do us the kindness to order them sent to me, by mail - from the parties from whom you usually get such locks. The Cabinet Maker sends rough drawing & a short discription of the case. Very Respecty Yrs: Walter Bowie

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