Having determined to advertise my Kenhawa Land in some of the Western Papers it becomes necessary to designate the portion of Lot No. 9 which may fall to my share— the last time we conversed upon the subject—I think you mentioned it was not material to you which part of the Lot you possessed— Mr Lewis will of course have the upper part—& if agreable to you I will take the lower 400 acres, or if you would prefer it—the middle woud answer me as well— Your answer before Monday will much oblige me. I think to offer my part at 5$ per acre which I think must be very low, Have you had any offers & to what amount? I take the liberty of requesting you to furnish me with any papers you may have relative to the Forest of Washington & Have the honour to be Very Respectfully yr obt Sevt