James Leitch to Arthur S. Brockenbrough
| Sir | Charlottesville May 14th 1819 |
I have been informed by Mr Garrett that it is necessary to adress proposals to you on what terms I would Undertake to furnish the University with Sundry Articles in my line of Business
I had expected to be in Richmond about this time but am disappointed—not having seen the Carpenters Bills for Materials either as to quantity or kind leaves it out of my power to make any certain or satisfactory proposals at present
There is on hand Locks, Nails, Screws, Spriggs, Window Pullies, Sash Cord, Glass, Hinges, Tin, Lead, Paints &c purchased at request for the Central College sufficient to complete the Buildings at present putting up—I presume nothing further will be wanting untill I shall have the pleasure of a personal interview with you at this place when I am in hopes to have it in my power to make Such proposals as will be Satisfactory
P.S.
There is Twenty Boxes Tin & two Rolls Sheet Lead (I expect) arrived at John & Saml Parkhills. & Six Boxes 12 x 18 Glass at Smith & Riddles perhaps you can find an opportunity to forward. be so good as to examine the order the Glass is in