Transcribe Adams, C. F. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-03-02)

and oil painting and think they would be of service to me. As to wages I think I should have my necessary living expenses until it was thought I should have more. If I am employed by you and it is agreeable I think I would ^like^ to stay for a considerable length of time. I have written for some recommend- ations which I can probably send at' some future day. Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience I am Respectfully C. F. Adams [another hand - Good wages if a </u good > Mamal stuffer. If leaving will trade 4 months for what he will do,]