Correspondence, 1914-1919: Artist Commissions and Sale of the House

Letter from William Gray Purcell to Charles W. Sexton Company (March 22, 1915)

 Dear Sir:- Persuant to our telephone conversation of this morning I beg to hand you herewith estimate of damage resultant upon fire at my dwelling to which your attention was first directed under date of January 4th.

Damage to Furnishings

One Living Room rug, as per statement by G. F. Weber Studios, enclosed................$223.10
One Copy Galsworthy's Plays................... 1.50
One Lady's Suit............................... 60.00
One Watch..................................... 5.00
One Gentleman's Suit.......................... 10.00
Decorations of Christmas Tree................. 5.00

Damage to House:

In addition there was damage to house by burning of a small spot in floor and burned base molding, the repair of which I estimate carpenter's and painter's labor and materials. 5.00

Total: $309.60

Yours very truly, W.P.
 

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