From Thomas Mann Randolph (1792–1848) to Thomas Mann Randolph
| Dear Sir | Tuckahoe March 17th [1819] |
The bearer of this Mr Calverley is by profession a painter, he has done a great deal of painting for me at Tuckahoe, & I can recommend him as an excellent workman, surpassed by none in Richmond, & is withall one of the most industrious, steady, & deserving tradesmen that I know any where—he is desirous to get employment at the Central college; & feeling convinced that no man can be [. . .] obtained who will execute more faithfully the painting & glazing work I take pleasure in making him known to you with the request that you will give him the necessary information to whom he ought to make his proposals & to aid him as in procuring the job: I feel convinced he will give satisfaction if employed
