refused, inasmuch as that would involve the pulling down and rebuilding of a wall which would cost more than the value of the land I gained. I therefore decided to adopt the other alternative suggested by you, and to allow him One thousand and seven hundred dollars ($1,700) for the 339 square feet On the other side of the lot—that is considerably more than the market value of the land.
Mr. Howard was informed accordingly, and it was further intimated to him that, if he did not accept the offer, the $1,700 would be placed to his credit in the Treasury, and the Crown Rent deducted from it, until the sum was exhausted; after which the Government would exercise its right of re-entry on the land.
In Mr Howard's reply, which I enclose, the offer was rejected, and I then directed that he be informed that the statements
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