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any influence in deciding on the place, McIntoshes will be the most convenient, but if in the opinion of the commissioners that circumstance has no weight in deciding on the place, then it will not be material which of the three places may be chosen. I think it is probable a cession to some extent may be had on the Northern boundary, unclear the Cherokees, if that Nation does not interfere, but, I think it very doubtful indeed, whether they will cede to any extent on the Georgia frontier, along the Ocmulgee. I have been trying them on the subject, and will use my best endeavours to prepare them to meet the wishes of the government, but I am fearful McIntosh will be adverse to a cession of any extent, unless I can bring him over, which I will endeavour, and if he is opposed to the measure it will not be done. When I have the pleasure of seeing you I will communicate freely my ideas of the best means by which the object can be attained. I thank you most sincerely for