Letter on one side of leaf informs addressee (apparently a candidate being considered for minister of the West Congregational Society) that some members of congregation (pew holders) are reluctant to commit sums of money to the fund being established unless "…they know what sort of preaching it will go to support". In preparation for this, please write a concise statement of your system of doctrine. Verso has been used for pen trials of Benjamin Walker's signature, etc. dated 1809.