There's only one way to settle the matter,..
Ask the rock!
https://www.fairmormon.org/answers/Joseph_Smith/Seer_stones/%22Rock_in_hat%22_used_for_Book_of_Mormon_translation
Can you get us access? Sure would be a real problem solver around here! I'd do it myself, but it's pretty cold out and the roads are kinda icy, and your alot closer..