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2 Some time age, you estimated the coat of performing work authorized by' ! ® p S at $82,795* EWO-5 was based upon the then estimated cost to complete* Since that time, the 24” pipe lin e work has been completed, and the cost thereof should now be available* Please advise actual cost of tills work, in order that the extra work order may be issued. Likewise, please le t me have revised estimated cost due to increases in rates of pay and change in workday* Included in the work to be performed under the revised guaranteed masciraum of $131, 099, were the several’ items referred to in my le tte r o f July 19, 1946, and in order that the guaranteed maximum may be revised, w ill appreciate yotir early advice as to the amount of credit to be allowed due to the elimination of this work* Yours very tru ly , (Signed) FRANK STRONG