I have in my possession a deed given by yourself to the heirs of Samuel W. Middleton late of Charles County Md deceased agreably to an Order of Chancery given some time since: which has never been executed by your attorney (-F. Key Esq.) at that time appointed— This paper has been in this neglected situation a long time and is not, at this time, of any use to the surviving heirs— Having married one of the heirs of said deceased, who is admx of the [es]tate of Mrs Middleton wife of said Saml <mutilated> [M]iddleton, also deceased; beg leave to call your attention to this subject. Some of those heirs being now dead; I suppose the deed ought to be made to now existing ones[.] Please point out what manner I shall ob<mutilated> a new Deed, and also name the time you <mutilated> attend to the Execution thereof.

     If a memo. of the names of the heirs <mutilated> thin places of abode together with a copy of the orginal deed and order of Chancery would answer I could send them to you: As that would superscede the necessity of seeing you personally— You undoubtedly recollect the Maryland Law making provision for the Execution of Deeds of Land lying in that state. The land has been sold, but deeds cannot be passed by the heirs, until the original is fully Executed.

     Be please to answer this as soon <mutilated> possable. With the highest respect I am Sir your obed. Servt