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Baltimore May 30 1828

-- Durand Esq

Sir

I have just painted a portrait of the venerable Charles Carroll of Carrollton and many of his friends have suggested the idea of having it engraved. The object of this note is to ascertain on what terms you would undertake to do it if you thought it worth undertaking at all. I propose to have it engraved in [[tin?]] the plate 7 by 9 inches with a hand - The portrait is Kit-Cut. I should wish it executed in your best style.
As I have not the pleasure of knowing you personally I will refer you to S.F.B. Morse of your city. Should you be willing to engage in it you will oblige me by letting me know your terms, when you could get it out &c? address as above
I am Sir respectfully your obedient Servant
Chester Harding