Fri 1 Dec 1809
From J S Salt
To William Sparling
Petton Hall nr Shrewsbury
Most of the parties have signed the Deed. As representative of your late father J Sparling, who held a Bond of £200, I hope it will meet your approbation.
The Committee being loath to risk its conveyance by coach, some friend in town may sign for you, unless you are likely to be here yourself?