[The first page of this document is wholly or in part illegible; no transcription is possible for that page.] [from John N. Wendell Albany 27 April 179[undecipherable]] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [No. XXVIII] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] Sir, My Brother is here from Norton [undecipherable] County [undecipherable] with me respecting the sale of our Lands at [Musquige?] as I have been a resident of this place for a Number of Years, I am Totally unacquainted with the Quality of the Lands and the price they will sell for. — I have therefore taken the Liberty to write you on the Subject, as you are a Proprietor in the same Tract of Lands also, as you are [disposed?] to sell our Interest in said Lands — I would wish to tender you the first Offer, and would esteem it as a particular favour, if you will be pleased to inform me if you are Inclined to purchase and what is the most you will give & also, for 2,500 Acres — as my Brother will wait your Answer. to this Letter I must beg you will be so condescending as to write me the result of your determination as soon as [Possible?] I have the Honour to be with Esteem & Respect Your H^ble & H^um Serv^t [undecipherable: Fra. A. Wendell?]