Went to New Hope and Ascension with Sally. Major is pushing his work and the walls are beginning to rise. He only began laying foundations on 9th and this is therefore only the 5th working day. He has a large force of good and skillful bricklayers.
Mr. Sandys the architect again spoke to me as to what he thinks is improper interference at the office with the awarding of contracts - favoring Edwards & Hauptman, by giving them work while others would do cheaper and probably better, letting some parties know the bids of others. I told him I thought it was his duty to communicate this to Mr. Beirne. But that I had great confidence in Mr. Chiapella and could not think he would favor any bidder for a fee or commission.
