ST. LOUIS, November 29, 1902.
DEAR SIR: I send herewith the financial statement and duplicate
duly certified in accordance with the request of the National
Commission.
Respectfully,
W.B. STEVENS,
Secretary.
FEBRUARY 5, 1903.
DEAR SIR: Referring to conversation had with you this morning, relative to the detailed statement of disbursements and liabilities transmitted this Commission each month, I wish to say that the statement does not furnish all the information requested.
By reference to letter addressed President Francis by President Carter under date of November 26, 1902, on the second page of which you will note this Commission desires a statement showing the contract obligations for the several buildings, the name of the contractors, the dates fixed for payment, the amounts heretofore paid, and the date for final completion of each structure. Also all contracts existing requiring the payment of money for the acquisition of grounds and improvements to be made thereon, and for services rendered or to be rendered, together with the amounts heretofore paid on the respective contracts, and the names of the contractors to whom payments have been or are to be made, giving the substance of each and every contract for the payment of money made by the Exposition Company prior to November 1. If you could have the statement include the months of November, December, and January it would be appreciated.
You will also note that it is desired that the statement should embrace an approximate estimate of the cost of all contemplated construction, improvements, and necessary expenditures connected with the exposition, as contemplated by the plan and scope thereof heretofore approved.
This Commission will meet on March 10, and I will appreciate it if you will have the statement furnished at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I beg to remain,
Yours, very truly, JOSEPH FLORY, Secretary.