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this land had been [removed] but a few months previously to my receiving it. I have written to him for ample and correct information: But as the Rev'd Mr. Trotter appears to be one of those warmhearted disinterested Philanthropists who are willing and desirous to extend their Charity to our humble Brethren in distress; when it can be done at the expence [expense] of others, I shall be quite happy to [second] his benevolent views and will give a lease to the Indians of 100 acres of [this] land adjoining the [Campbell] grant of equal width from the front to the rear. As the claims of the Indians upon the Campbell and [McWhinnie] Grants appear to be at least equally strong with those they have upon mine should a proportional quantity be allotted them from each of those tracts I think that the whole will be more than they will probably ever require for cultivation; as their general habits not only render them [averse] to labour upon the soil but incline them to abandon the neighbourhood where cultivation and improvements are vigorously prosecuted. Under this Idea I prefer giving them a lease for a given term of years