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.

     Three days since, I paid Doctor F. Peyton the amount of yr order, with interest from the 25th of March, & have his recpt for the same. As this in great measure settles my debit to the Estate I would thank you for the two old bonds, I gave at the 1st sale.

     I have just received yours of the 2nd inclosing a statement of my a/c with the estate. I have to observe that as soon as my present crops can be gotten to market which form my entire resources the amount of balance shall be paid without fail— The present unhappy & distressing situation of Mr Fitzhughs family owing to the illness of Mrs F. prevents my going below at this time or I would endeavour to anticipate my crop— Be assured the produce of my Estates shall be appropriated to discharge this a/c as soon as possible. It might be well to have our Col.