They had the two St. Louis gentlemen who visited Timon with them a little more than a day before they met with a boat to go home. They seemed to think St. Mary's College Barrens, Missouri would be much more eligibly situated if it was convenient to the river. If a situation here would suit Timon, Davis would give Timon fifty acres of land, commanding a handsome view of the river, for the use of the college. If Timon prefers a less quantity, Davis will pay $25 per acre for all. Timon may take less than that quantity. Davis thinks Mr. Pratte would give liberally; also Messrs. Wilkinson and Brown and probably others. The relative situation of this place to the Seminary and church, to Kaskaskia, St. Genevieve and St. Louis is worthy of consideration. Davis wishes this communication to be considered confidential for the present. It is submitted for the consideration of Timon and of whomever he may deem proper to advise. Davis' family is in good health. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.