[Boston] Novr 2 1775
Lieut Mowat in the Canceaux with the Symmetry, Spitfire and Halifax came back from their expedition having entirely destroyed the Town of Falmouth in Casco Bay, and destroyed and taken all the Vessels in the Harbour. In that Town were collected great Quantities of Melasses, Rum, Salt, Ammunition; it was the chief place of Trade in the whole Province of Main, and contained several very valuable Distillerys.
1. Graves's Conduct, I, 157, BM.