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On that same day, September 19^th, the Chester County Court of Quarter Sessions appointed “three respected citizens” to inspect the construction of the bridge. The Court in Delaware County would do the same. The six man committee, after inspecting the bridge, would report back to their respective Courts.

On November 15, 1860, the committee, following their inspection, reported to the Court of Quarter Sessions. They stated that the bridge was not constructed according to the “specifications and agreement.” They recommended that seventy-five dollars be subtracted from the contract price and that Ferdinand Wood should receive $1,058 as full payment for building the bridge.

The financial settlement was all that remained. On December 11^th the Chester County Commissioners requested a meeting with the Delaware County Commissioners. And, on December 20^th, 1860, the Chester County Commissioners went to Delaware County. The two counties made final settlement, with each county paying Ferdinand Wood half of the amount.