The Macdonalds of Panmure Island 11 in lease the one half of the Island who purchased from me the half of my other property in Prince Edward Island -1 would be a madman to go all the length I did in Building houses and fences and clearing, if I suspected that I would be removed-1 have in Consequence thereof talked and consulted with the ablest lawyers in Edinr and London. Therefore you and Sir James may act as you judge best-1 am before you and have furnished Sir James with two copies of his letter 24th Febry,- as he did not seem to keep a copy of his letter about these islands. I am no ways anxious about the deeds. Sir James may give them or not, as he thinks proper/ he will soon find that he must Confirm what is done. You may therefore act according to your directions- I am Sir Your obt hie sert Andrew Macdonald Source: Public Archives, Accession No. 2810. Item No. 240 c. James Curtis Esq. Charlotte Town 5th Aug 1807 Dear Sir/ Having lately heard that Mr. Andw Mcdonald had been cutting Timber on Mr. Hodgon 's land at Three Rivers. Mr. Rollings went there and found that there was not only a great deal Cut upon that Land, but also some (what quantity I don't know) on Lot No 51- belonging to Sir Jam Montgomery and Family- 1 have given warning to all concerned Expecting Mr. Hodgon by Mr. Rollings but am sorry to tell you that Mr. Mcdonald 's pertinacious continu¬ ance in Trespassing will oblige us to make him the subject of an Action- How he will justify what he has done on Lot No . 511 don't know- but I have thought it necessary to give you this information-1 shall by the first oppor¬ tunity (even if I don't see or hear from you) request Mr. Cameron to caution all concerned from meddling with Sir James 's property under penalty of the Law provided against such trespassor, Yours truly Peter MacGowan (?) Mr. Rae was the bearer of the letter I just now received mentioning Lot 51- Which Indeed Mr. Rollings told me of before. I suppose Mr. Rae will hasten to you. I wish your business occasioned you coming to Town, PM