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Halifax March 31, 1761 -
Sir
Capt. Maloney upon the application of the inhabitants of Horton and Cornwallis is to return to New London to take in Provision but half his Lading, he is then to proceed to Newport to take in Provision for Eat & West Falmouth - he has also orders to take Dr. Ellis and his family and effects and one Mr. Mather if they are ready.
The inhabitants of East Falmouth have petitioned to be set off as a distinct town and it has been mentioned in Council but nothing conclusive done - there is an objection because of the Fewness of Proprietors, but if they will consent to have an addition of 20 Rights as sufficient quantity of land being added for that end I believe they may obtain it. I have proposed to have it named Newport for my Lord Newport a friend of Mr Belcher's and which I believe will be agreeable to the people if they think it will be of advantage to them. I think the addition of 20 shares will be no disadvantage as they have land equivalent. You can inform yourself of their opinion on this head.
I shall endeavour to send the Iron by the vessel bringing the provision --
I am obliged to you for the assistance you gave my son among the inhabitants --
It will not be long before you will be here and then I will fully inform of the other affairs till when I am in haste.
Im your most obedient servant,
C. Morris.