Dear Sir

I received your Letter of the 13^th. yesterday but I had written to two parties to ascertain the best particulars I could of the nature of the property and quality of the land before I answered it, and I have not yet received either of their answers.—¹ My knowledge of the district inclines me to think the estate may be purchased so as to form a safe and permanent Investment; and either I or my Son shall go over and carefully value it, and you shall hear from me again in time to obtain your full instructions about purchasing.—² We shall be much pleased to see your Son and will make an appointment in a day or two, for shewing him this property, and also Beesby & Claythorpe.³

I return to Alford on Tuesday when I shall be able to communicate further particulars

I am | Yours faithfully | John Higgins

C R Darwin Esq