From W. M. Hacon to Leonard Darwin   14 October 1881

My dear Sir

I send you enclosed, the engrossment of the Conveyance from M^r. Sydney Sales to M^r. Darwin—¹

The day of the month should be written in words, at the commencement of the engrossment, before the deed is executed. M^r S. Sales should execute the Conveyance by writing his name opposite the seal at the foot of the deed, where his initials are written in pencil; and placing his finger on the seal, and saying aloud, “I deliver this as my act and deed.”— These formalities should be gone through in the presence of a witness, who should write his name, address, and description, underneath the form of attestation written outside on the deed— M^r. S. Sales should also sign his name underneath the receipt endorsed on the deed, in the presence of the same witness, who should write his name beneath the word “Witness”, under the receipt.

You will be a very fit witness—

I am | My dear Sir | Yours truly | W^m. M Hacon

Leonard Darwin Esq^re. | Brompton Barracks | Chatham