Arthur S. Brockenbrough to John H. Cocke
| Dear Sir, | University of Va April 15 1825 |
Your two boys got up yesterday, I am sorry they are so small—I fear they will not be able to stand the work of the season—my intention is only to work one table—the moulder whom I have employed is an Irishman and will work by the thousand, consequintly will do (every day) a great days work (say three thousand bricks per day) I shall keep the boys for a few days on trial. (to day they are much fatigued with the walk of yesterday[)]1—I wish very much tho’ that you will send me two larger boys say Frank and another of the largest size we had of you before, I think it highly probable I shall be obliged to send those back, which I will do as soon as the other two get here, I shall take care to send them by with a man that is acquainted with the road I am sir
P.S. It is probable Capt Perry will take the two boys if you wish, and will send me two others I will hire them to him