They were taking the sub-bids from the same parties that
were to do the work for C on the building for A. B let C build the 35'
0" building.
I notified B and C that I will collect my commission on the construction
and completion of their building, to which notices I have no reply.
The 35' 0" building was commenced at the same time as the building for
A; my plans, specifications and details were used for the building by
the same sub-contractors, etc.
The buildings are now nearly complete, and the building for B or the 85'
0" building is a portion of the building designed for A with slight
variations made by C.
I think the above to be very explicit; and now, gentlemen, I would like
to ask you for your opinion as to my compensation, and to what extent I
am entitled to it.
Yours very respectfully,
F.C. SAUER.
[We think that you are entitled to the full commission of five per cent
on the cost of the 35-foot building, and believe that you can collect
it.--EDS. AMERICAN ARCHITECT.]
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VENTILATING WOODEN COLUMNS.
ZANESVILLE, O., December 23,1889.
TO THE EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN ARCHITECT:
_Dear Sirs_,--We notice that in buildings in the East for factory
purposes, all wood columns have a hole bored through the centre for
ventilation. What size should the hole be for 12" x 12", 10" x 10" and
8" x 8" posts.
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