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make a trial for fish - if unsuccessful shall try one of the wild horses - which I expect is good venison

When I consider the situation of this Island the distruct'n of men and devestation of property I am astonished in the meditation that no Light House has ever been erected on this Isle for I am sure that if the Lights was set on places which I have remarked they would not only prevent vessels from running on shore but give aid to all that has an inclination to visit the Isle for refreshment or to take a fresh departure, which in all probability would be of infinite service -----

thinking you would be desirous to know my opinion early as possible - respecting the Light houses how built & where but 2 most [conf?] and as I have for a long time held the business in contemplation I find it absolutely necessary that two be built & in all the traverse of my mind I find no method so easy, simple so safe and so cheap as the enclos'd plan for a light house - my reasons & observations as fully writt'n in my report book --- 500 head of animals Viz. bull oxen cows sheep goats and Rabbits - only horses necessary for labour - all of them wild horses should be transported in the manner of the {word?]
from you Most Ob't & humble Serv't at Command James Morris

Charles Morris Esq.
Halifax