"Know all men by these presents that we John Purvis and WilliamShirrel (Sherret) are held and firmly bound unto James Garrard Esqr inthe Just and full sum of Fifty dollars Current money to the payment ofwhich will and truly be made we bind ourselves our Heirs Executorshereby sealed with our seals and dated this 28th day of April 1800.The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas a marriageis intended to be had and solemnized between John Purvis and SarahGinn. now if their is no legal Cause to obstruct the same then thisobligation to be void else to remain in full force and virture.
John Purvis
William Shirrel (Sherret)"
According to some descendants, the marriage didn't take place untilSept 18, 1800.
