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Framing is from 7/6 to 15/ the square of 100. sq. f. according to the quality from the slightest to the strongest, & if found provisions Etc ⅓ is to be deducted. call 1. square then |
0– | 15– | 0 | |
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sawing the stuff (about 50. f.) |
0– | 3– | 0 | |
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133. f. of feather edge plank. (it laps 2.I. & shews 6.I.) |
0– | 8– | 0 | |
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planing & putting up |
0– | 7– | 6 | |
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100. 20d nails |
0– | 1– | 9 | |
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100. square feet of lathing @ 3d ½ the square yard |
0– | 3– | 3 | |
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450. 4d nails |
0– | 3– | 9 | |
| 2 | 02 | 3 | ||
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painting 3. coats of white lead, paint & oil included |
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The same work done in brick of 1½ bricks thick would take 1800. bricks, worth, making, laying, finding Etc @ 40/ |
3– | 12– | 0 | |
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The same done in stone would take 6 perch (18.I. thick) the laying of which is worth |
0– | 15– | 0 |
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