The following proposal (including original spelling) was submitted by Mr. White on April 1, 1828.   It is very likely that the well recently discovered in the President's Garden is the well in question.  We have measured the depth of the well and it is 145 feet from the present surface to the present bottom. 

Augusta                        April 1     1828
     Proposial for Diging a well At the Arsnel 

     Brick  Lumber & Nails & So Forth  $1400  for one hundred feet

     For the next twenty feet as above mentioned for materials & work    $400

     For the next ten feet materials & work    $300

     For the next ten feet materials & work as above mentioned      $400

     For the next 5 feet   250 dolls

     the next 5 ft.   300.

         amount  $2500

And I agree to dig one hundred and forty feet deep should it be necessary.  Should I fail to dig that depth and fail to obtain water then I agree to receive no pay for my labor 

                                                                           William White Pump Contractor