From Samuel Washington, 24 Dec. 1805
Recipient
Captain Hammond has expressed a desire for me, to take his share of the Kahnawa Land, that was Left to my Children at his death as I am placed in this business in a delicate situation it is my wish also Capt. Hammond's that you would be kind enough to give us your opinion what compansation he aught to receive for giving up his right to it. I should wish your opinion on the subject in Three ways, firs[t]. If Leased of him for his Life what I aught to pay per year secondly. If purchased what I augh[t] to pay, Thirdly.