Architectural Rooms of S. V. Shipman
Office Architect, Northern State Hospital for Insane
Rooms 62 & 64, 161 LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Feby 28th 1876

My Dear Draper:

I yesterday met on the street, your Mr. Butterfield, and his Sister. This morning he has been into my office to confer about the matter of taking my House. He tells me he does not desire to make any definite arrangement, until after his return from Ohio -- will call on his mother.

I am disposed to let him have it on such terms as will be satisfactory.

Pardon me for not answering more promptly your last letter on the subject. I hardly knew what to say. Hoping all is well with you I remain

Sincerely your friend
S. V. Shipman