10 June 1873
I was disappointed that you did not come down on Saturday or since as I expect to leave here on Thursday next, can you not come & & [sic] varnish 2 pictures down here & bring a memorandum &c of those you sent by Mr. Green. If you cannot come let me hear from you, address here.
Care of Mrs. A. M. Fitzhugh
Alexandria, Va
M C Lee
Source: Photostat of original from Henry Woodhouse Collection, Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library, Stratford Hall