Hudson July 7, 1852

Mr. Charles McArthur
Sir,
It is now more than
a month over the time that my house was to be
completed by the contract. I find no reasonable
cause for the delay. This great delay in finishing
the house is a source of great annoyance to my
family and damage to me. I must insist
upon the house being finished immediately and
you will consider this as a notice to that effect.

I have been trying to see you for the past week
but have been unable to find you.
I have heretofore made frequent complaints
about this delay to which you seem to pay
no attention. I hope that you will
understand that I am in earnest and may
soon expect to see your contract. There are other
things of which I have cause to complain.

Yours &c
J.C. Newkirk