Director of the National Gallery of Art, Earl Powell III wrote the following description of one of Jeffrey's works, "...It is a beautiful and evocative image of life on the Chesapeake Bay and we will keep it in our archives on behalf of Paul Mellon and his interest in conservation."

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"You have captured the timelessness of the Chesapeake waterman's work in this wonderful piece. The stillness of the image and winter light provide the perfect setting for a solitary figure harvesting the bounty of the bay. Looking at this exceptional piece, we all become one with the waterman, his internal strength, and his struggle to succeed. 

You have done so much to help us tell the story of the waterman and preserve a part of history that is so quickly disappearing. Future visitors to the museum will, like us, view the photograph and become one with the past.

Thank you so very much for being a teller of this most important story. We are delighted to be able to serve as a means through which your stories may be told and are most grateful to you!

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Susan E. Savage Co-President,

Shady Side Rural Heritage Society" 

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"On behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, I want to say how pleased we are to have your artwork of the 1889 historic bugeye Edna Lockwood adorning the wall over the fireplace in my office in Dodson House.

Dodson House, our main administrative building, hosts many individuals during the year who come to meet with members and staff. Upon entering my office, visitors instantly recognize Edna above the mantelpiece! In addition to commenting on the fine craftsmanship in this piece, they always ask about the artist-and I am pleased to mention your name and studio.

While the "real" Edna Lockwood, the grand dame of the Museum's historic fleet, lie close-by at her birth on Navy Point, I am truly delighted to have this wonderful image of her in my office. Your piece of decorative art does her justice indeed of capturing he maritime heritage of this venerable vessel.

Sincerely yours,

John H. Miller Ph. d.

Director of Museum Advancement, Fellow,

Center for Chesapeake Studies"

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"We can not thank you enough for your generosity in adorning the wall of George Washington University's Voice Treatment Center with your artistic collection "Chesapeake's Historic Oyster". Patients continually comment on the beauty and style of your seven pieces. Your works convey calmness and serenity to our center which is appreciated by patients and our staff.

With warm regards,

Steven Bielamowicz

Director, Voice Treatment Center"  

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I have always gotten many comments on my choice of artwork which is displayed through out  my office, but the most comments seem to be directed at your work. Your work is greatly appreciated not only by myself, but also many of my clients. They seem to be the center of conversation that sparks our relationship and makes the initial meeting a little easier. Your photographs display much more than your talents. They become an experience.

Sincerely,

Michael Savani

Chancellor Mortgage Services"

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"Your thoughtfulness in sharing the photographs of the Board of Directors is genuinely appreciated. We will display these pictures with pride. Your business name (Heritage and Heirloom Photography) is indicative of the role these pictures will play in Centreville National Bank's heritage.

Sincerely,

P.J. Satchell"

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"Thanks for trading some of your art for the steering wheel from Ruby G. Ford ( The first recorded traditional/ frame less Skipjack  )

Follow the Breeze,

Capt. Bart Murphy"   As signed in Jeffrey's copy of the historic book Watermen, describing the boat and traditional harvesting.

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