Transcribe Bierce, S. C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-06-09)

The carpenter desires measurements for shelves. which I hope to receive to-day- but I fear you have been awaiting any reply [en?] you sent them. I hope not. The cases cannot be ready by the 10th. Sec'y Clark in receiving this will find the time as nearly as possible. and state it in this letter. The workman will use all possible dispatch. It may be that we cannot afford sash just now until Bishop comes at least. The possibilities are that they can finish on more than cases without sash before Commencement.

The name of the gentleman in where care you sent your letter directed to New Bedford should have been Mr. Will Saus but I wrote to Bishop concerning it and he doubtless received