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could use it for agricultural purposes; that is what I want this lot 

 for. If I have got to use mine I will have to go about two and one- 

 half miles back. , 

 What title can the State give ? I can give a good one. 

 I remain, very respectfully yours, 



JOHN MURTAUGH. 



Olmsteadville, N. T., August 9, 1889. 

 Samuel F. Gaemen, Albany, N. Y. 



Dear Sir. — I have sent to the forest commissioners, through Mr. 

 Burke, application for an exchange of lots. My reason is that the one 

 I own is seven or eight miles from here, while the one I wish to own is 

 but about three miles away. 



My lot is No. 157, tract W. of road patent. State lot is No. 31 in 

 town 25, Totten & Crossfield purchase, Thome's survey. Will you be 

 so kind as to use your influence with the commission to effect the 

 exchange. 



Hoping that you will think well of it, and decide to help me in the 

 matter, I am, 



Tours truly. 



PATRICK SULLIVAN. 

 Per W. H. S. 



Brandon, N. T.. March 27, 1890. 

 Hon. Townsend Cox, Head Forest Commission, 



Sir. — This company owns the south two-thirds of township 17, 

 Franklin county, which lies north of township 20 in same county. . 

 There is some pine timber on 20 and adjoining ours on 17 which is 

 very old, and in a very few years will be entirely lost, as most of the 

 pine in this section is of the same kind. It would be no detriment to 

 the forests to cut it and save whatever value there is in it. We would 

 trade some of our land in 17 for the pine that would be tributary to 

 our mill on fair amicable terms, if the Legislature would authorize 

 your honorable commission to make the exchange. We would be very 

 glad to meet you, or some party authorized by you, and estimate the 

 amount of timber that would come to the St. Regis river, and make such 

 an exchange, as would be profitable to the State and ourselves. 

 The south side of 17 is as fine sporting ground as there is in the 

 Adirondacks and frequented largely by tourists. 

 Very respectfully your obedient servant, 



THE DUCEY AND BACKUS LUMBER CO. 

 By W. C. Steven, 



Member of Assembly. 



