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never mentioned the subject to him but once and then simply asked him if he would sell the property to which question he answered yes. H. told him he would see him again but never did. He seemed quite surprised when I told him I had come to Huntsville to settle all claims against the church and repay the $300.50 and take a title from him and very emphatically refused to do it. He said the property was worth much more than it cost him - that he had paid down the money for it months ago and wanted at least advance enough upon the original cost to pay interest on the money. He further refused to give a deed until the money was paid into his hands. This he was very positive about and of course I did not get it-

He wanted $400.00 for the property - I finally compromised the matter in this way. I agreed to allow him $25.00 for some repairs he has made. Grant & Buckly each agree to give him $25.00 out of their claims making $75.00 in all and $376.50 that he is to receive for