Having been advised by our Townsman Dabney Cosby of his intention to apply for part of the Brick work to be done at the University; I have examined some of the work he has done during the last season & find it executed in a very handsome Style—Allowing for the difference of the bricks which are inferior to yours, I think it would bear a comparison with the work done at the University: & I have now no doubt from the late Specimens of his Work should he be employed he will give Satisfaction to the Visitors—

I am sorry that the firkin of butter which was made for you in Octr was by mistake sent off with several others to Richmond & one made in the summer left in its place which on examination Mrs Stuart would not agree to send—