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Mr. Wallace in his faithful endeavours to promote by example of Industry and any means in his power the Settlement of Preston at its commencement and while the former Blacks were Seated there — will still continue in favor of these poor Blacks who have a strong claim on our humanity — and that he will with your Excellency's permission Relinquish the Lot which contains one hundred and Sixty acres for Lands Equivalent & which I trust can be provided for him in another Situation — Should the foregoing Project for Settlement of these people meet with your Excellency's approbation — I would most chearfully (sic) undertake the task of superintending the allotment of the Lands without any charge for my Services

        I beg leave to refer to the annexed Plans for your Excellency's further information, and have the honor to Subscribe

6th Sept., 1815
His Excellncy

        Lieut. General Sir John Coape Sherbrooke
        K. B. Grand Cross Lieut. Governor & Commander in Chief &c &c &c.