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Lincoln, Neb., July 25th, 1900. Mr. T. E. Calvert, G. S., Lincoln. Dear Sir:

The following is my estimate of cost of line Toluca to Cody:

Grading,	$820,153.00
Bridging,	203,830.00
Superstructure,	741,590.00
Ballasting,	212,250.00
Fence,	46,200.00
Telegraph,	26,300.00
Right-of-way,	10,000.00
Building,	67,950.00
Total, 131.5 miles,	$2,128,273.00
Cost per mile,	$16,200.00

I have used the unit prices we are doing the work for now on sections opened, and have put a reasonable unit price on the balance.

I have used $25.00 per ton for steel and 51¢ per tie. This makes cost per mile 66# steel $5,000. 56# $4,500.

The $250.000.00 now appropriated will grade;

• 20 miles out of Toluca now under contract.
• 7 " at Agency. Indian work.
• 14 " from Corbett East. Mormon work.

It may go further if we do not encounter too much classified material.

The distance Toluca to Cody - - - - - - - 131.5 miles.

Yours truly, (Sgd.) I. S. P. Weeks.