Washington DC April 10th 66
Sir
Enclosed please find a "carte" of one of the finest "Black Hawk" Stallions in the country. We have a certificate from David Hill Esq the owner of "Old Black Hawk" stating that this horse takes more after the Old Horse than any of his numerous progeny.
Several of "Patrick Henry’s" colts have sold at 4 years old from fifteen hundred to Seven Thousand dollars - The last named colt is now held at ten thousand. It would be a great pleasure to me to give you one of his colts, and if you desire one, and can send a man here you shall have one. With the highest regard & esteem
Your Obt ServantB. S. Elliott
346 10th St
Between L & M
Washington D.C.
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "10 Apl 1866 B. S. Elliott Offers Black Hawk colt Ansd: 17 Apl."