Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-05-22
Proposition of II. Sheeler.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May eth, 1897.

CHICAGO, ILL, May I'm, 1871.
Hon; W. j. East, Jackson, Miss.
DEAR SiR:-Following OH the PROPOSE
ton I made on May 10Th fol the repair OF
your state capitol building. write you d
gain. The intent OF proposition was 10
cover u complete job Of repair OF the house,
SAM TO be doue under the supervision oil
some experienced architect or builder that
your Legislature might appoint, and COW
cred by II complete specification embodied
in a contract, aud supported by u bond If
you require 1t, up to the full amount OF con-
tract, and guaranteed for ten years IN ALL
except the natural wear of house on such
rs plaster. paint etc. enclose herewith L
more definite proposition. Olr plans have
been prepared by one of the best architec-
tural firms in the United States, and II your
people see il to their advantage to use our
| plaus, and want to deal direct with the ar
chitects (Which would perhaps be better |
| will produce them ut once. and | assure
| YOU that you would gain the services oil a.
| Bile and experienced men. Be this n it
may, ia all the propositions l make to you
[ include the architects fees, and will give
bond that in neither case will the cost ex-
coed the figures | make here.
Resp'ly, CHAs. II. RECTOR,
Supt. for ii. Sheeler.
lst. PROPOSITION TO REPAIR BUILDING.
70 hold up building at first floor and re-
build the entire foundation, Of ample di'
mansions SO that it cm be guaranteed &c
sustain the load.
To rebuild the end Of house where bro
ken, where the Suc'y of State and Senate
Chamber are located, aud any other ba'
cracks that are not practically remedied b!
leveling house up with screws.
Excavate under building and put Il com
plete system of sewers under same, witt
branches to take OFF all root water, and tn
waste from the new water closets. was
bowls etc.
Put in ten water closets on first floor. ut
t., up complete. with both material an
workmanship frst.class. and also five wash
bowls, all connected 10 the sewers and cit
water supply ready for Use.
Repair all plaster throughout the built
ins and calcimine all offices and chamber
throughout the house.
The entire roof to he made new and 81
ture. II roo! timbers are decayed. or
roof boards are decayed. new to be prov
ded and PIT in place. Ny proposition col
templates II competition roof, such as
used in c..hes and guarantee! for ten year
with all cutters, down upouts ETC., prope
~ connected TO the sewer.
Repair the floor where badly worn or d
cayed and put cemcpt floors IN the waite
closet looms.
After raising aud mason work Ia don
: give the front and the two ends Of bull
ing, together with tue dome, one coat
good paiut. This work c%ontemplates
n complete. substantial Job, which won
=, mean Llany small items not written dov
" here, for the sum OF $4,000.
. %. PRoPosITION-T0 REBUILD.
According to the plans maize for same
70 Holabird Il Roacbe, architects. M0nadno
building, Chicago, making building I
It width Of old house. which Is practica
78x8l8 feet long with u rear wing about
10 xl0S feet, making u most complete hou
!. rsing the old building as far as possible
!, ter raising same Ave feet, the sum Of "a
- 600. To take out all wood floors and psl
~ tions Of old house and use all walls that
N good, and make the building fre-proof
20 the snm OF $500, 900. according to the pl,
W and specifications which were shown i
AZ which were Intended 10 be complete In
rs cry particular.
Sd. To USE No PART OF OLD House
:. TO build house completely new accord
to pi ms Of Holabird u Rosche, absolul
~ Are proof, perfect and complete III ey
81 detail, with ire,placcs IN all rooms and
I'd legislative halls seated ready to occu
he contemplating nothing but frst-clasS M,
rial and every part and detail executed
~ The most skilled labor, fer the sum Of O
4. 100, All Of the foregoing proposition,
n hsJupportsd by : bond good for 600.
~ case we rAiito exscuts the work. and
VIII carry up the walls aud put tho roo
before ~ draw any mousy.
Repp'iy, q. n. REcroK,
sups fsr q. shesls
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