Mr Parks having agreed to give the Deed of Trust, I have spoken to Mr Hay, who is willing to take it. Mr Parks to give his bond with the Deed, & the property to be sold if not paid in twelve months. If you will be kind enough to take the papers with you to Baltimore, when you go on your Circuit, the papers may be executed. The Bond I suppose must be made to Col: Washington, & by him assigned to me, & by me, to the persons who have the agreement. I am with great respect your obedt Servt