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and that it would yield but a moderate support to an industrious family by cultivating small detached portions where the soil is a trifle better than the average. Should the land or part of it be deeded to the heirs, it is probable that the creditors of Isaac Young de^c. could have it sold to pay their claims. In view of these facts I would recommend that the land be sold at public auction; that $230.00 be paid to the heirs of Isaac Young, out of the proceeds of the sale & the balance to Dr. John R. Moss. I enclose copy of the agreement between Moss & Young with affidavit of Moss as to amount of purchase money received by him. I have the honor to be Colonel Very Respectfully Your Obdt. servt. [[signature]]Thos H. Hay[[/signature]] 1^[st]Lieut 42^[nd]. Infty A.S.A.Com^r. [[footnote]]1 Enclosure[[/footnote]]