Washington, D. C., May 19th
“I expected to have returned in time to see you on Saturday. I am so well pleased with what I have that more seems unnecessary. Possibly I may in the fall or winter do a little something on the Library. If you choose to put some heads on canvas for that object you can do the three heads enclosed and get one more of Clark or such as you choose.”
Justin S. Morrill
(This letter must have been written after May, 1865, as that was the date Edward Clark became Architect of the Capitol.)
United States Senate Chamber
June 20, 1878
“I was surprised upon reaching home this morning to find an oil painting in my parlor, being a copy by your son Laurence, from Guidorini.
“It is quite a pleasing picture, and considering the short time he has attempted any work of this kind I think it betokens a talent of which his father may reasonably be hopeful.
“Of course he cannot expect to equal you with your forty years of experience.
“I am just leaving the city and have only time to render to him my thanks.”
Justin S. Morrill