(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.”