In the case mentioned in your letter, our practice is, to enter Judgmt for the penalty of the Bail bond. This Judgmt is under the contract of the Court, & unless the parties agree on the debt due in the original action, the Court will stay execution until it be ascertaind - The most convenient mode of ascertaining it is, by a speedy trial in the original suit- The Judgmt on the bail bond stands as a security for the debt when ascertained, & for the costs in both Suits— I refer to the case of Carrew—Willing—1 Palt. 130— I am dear Sir, with v[er]y great respect & esteem, yr ob. Servt