Sir

I sh^d be much obliged if you w^d read the enclosed copy of a letter from me to Sir J. Lubbock.¹ He in his answer, says he believes, or is almost certain that the land in question “is among mrg settlem²   As you will see by the enclosed he refers me to you.³ If that portion of the field cannot be sold, could it not be exchanged for an equal area of my own land? I have heard in such settlements, that this is permissible; but as Sir John does not in his answer allude to my proposal to exchange, he may possibly have some objection to this plan. After you have ascertained whether the land is settled, will you be so good as to inform Sir John, & find out for me whether he w^d be willing to sell, or exchange it, as either plan would be a great advantage to me.—