Weller writes to Ms. Mary Roberts regarding her son, Dr. H. H. Roberts, and his letter requesting a boy to adopt for her. She specified a boy between 10 and 12 years old, and Mary Hollingsworth selected Benjamin Messer, born 21 Dec 1883. Weller says that Benjamin is well grown, fair looking, and bright. He requests that she sign the required papers so that they can send Benjamin to her. Letter marked Louisville, KY.