sentences:  Back in 1859, the Parke County Commissioners had received a letter from J. J. Daniels, on the behalf of William D. Daniels, on the proposal of building bridges at Wright's Mill and Star Mills.Bids were opened at the March 1861 meeting.William D. Daniels was awarded the bid and on April 22, the contracts were signed, filed, and $1,000 advance was allowed.