My grandson has made a last effort to get hi[s]1 tenant to give up the grounds at the Secretary’s ford. but the tenant2 appears to be entirely unwilling to part with it and would requir[e] in exchange such a sacrifice of the adjacent fields as would destroy the value of the remainder. I fear therefore that that ground is not to be obtained. as you seemed anxious to have some certain resource on the approaching expiratio[n] of your term at Bleinheim, you may consider yourself as free to take the place at Ingraham’s meadow of which we spoke. I should require 2.D. an acre for the meadow part only, and nothing for the highlands you might occupy. after the expiration of August I would assist you in erecting any log buildin[gs] you might need, and in the winter in enclosing the grounds. a lease for 5. years, no rent for the 1st year, and probab[ly] that for the following years would be taken out mostly in serv[ice] and vegetables. on all this you will determine as you please and when you please and accept my best wishes.