As a proof the estimation in which the Genesee lands are held by the neighbouring inhabitants, it is only necessary to slate the following facts, relative to the population soil, and produce Sc'-. which have been extracted from letters and public documents, upon which the utmost reliance can be placed The information is in these words: "There are already settled in this particular tract, upwards of lOOOf people, in dilferent townships, altiiough

•These lands are part of the tract of country wViich was f,^ranteil to the officers and soldiers of the continental army, for military services. Tlie soil is in general the same as the Genesee jire-emiUion : but they do not possess equal advantages in being exempted from tlie Jajid-tax for l^ years. These lands are not only subject to the usual taxes of the state, »;* soon as located, but settlements must be made, and houses built, within a limited tinip; otherwise they revert bade to the state.

t In 1793 the inhabitants mom; six (inies tliiJ number.-- I'uiT-

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two years ago there was not a single person on the whole of the Genesee lands. This winter there is to be a great addition to the number. The return made by the deputy-marshal of New-York, shews not only the precise number of inhabitants that have made settlements in these lands, but also the different townships upon

residence. Of this return the following is an exact copy.

Ji return of the settlers on the jjre-emption lands in the county of Ontario. December 1790.