Letter from Richard Henry Dana to Capt. Eben Caldwell

Joseph Richetur, Esq. Boston Feb. 19. 1854 My dear friend - I am well acquainted with Mde [Masse ?], in this city, who teaches French in Mr. [Touly's ?] School, & gives private lessons. I feel a strong interest in her success. Her husband has been teaching in your city, & is about to sever his labors, & it will give me pleasure to aid him in any way in my power. I cannot speak of Mr. [Masse ?] from a personal acquaintance, but he is recommended in the highest

terms, is a teacher & a gentleman, & Mr. [Sherrin ?] & others here, who are the best judges of his qualifications, and from their testimony in his favor & my own desire for his success, I am induced to call your attention to his plans. If you can advance his prospects in any way, theres no doubt you will find yourself fully justified in all you may say or do. M. [Masse ?] has the best of letters to Mr [Chesson's ?] friends in N. Bedford. Believe me Yours truly R. H. Dana Jr