I have written to Mr. Fox for a copy of Colo Washingtons mortgage to you, and am much surprised to understand from him that the deed tho lodged in the office has never been recorded. The Consequence is that I cannot get a copy to make an exhibit of, and therefore the original must be produced. You are the only person who can call it out of the office. As I am in fact prosecuting the suit agt. Beverley for your advantage, I trust you will do every thing in your power to enable me to obtain as early a decree as possible.