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The Danger of being Robd of our Stock on the Sea Coast near the Mouth of Connectt River has Inducd the People of that Neighbourhood to keep a Watch for some time to prevent that Mischeif but as few People live Near the place of Danger it is found greatly Inconvenient to call People some ab the Distance of 5 or 6 miles to attend that Service, which wee have been oblidgd to do: Many at present seem to groan under the Burden. I am Desired by Sundry of the Select men & Civil authority of this Town (all indeed who are present) to Request that your Hon'r woud please to order & Direct that Some of the Souldiers at New London: might at present be Stationd at Black Point about:6:or:7:Miles from New London:& another Small Party Near Connett River on the East side: With Submission to your Hon'rs better Judgement I apprehend if the Party near Connectt Kiver shoud Consist of about 12:men: 3 or 4 to watch at a time might be suffict to give the alarm: and give timely assistance to the People to Remove themselves & Stock out of the way of Danger: Such a Small Number might be taken into the few Houses there without much Trouble: The number on Black Point I Shod think ought to be greater as the access to that place is easier deep water near the Shore The point long & narrow and So Situated as earlier to Discover the approach of any Ship towards New London in the way they woud undoubtedly go: ー & not so far Distant but that they might afford timely assistance & Serve New London to better purpose Than if they were actually on the spot  Our People Esteem it a Hardship to be obligd to travell watch and Do the Service The Souldirs are paid for: I dont Doubt but your Honr will do Justice in the affair:ー

I am with great Esteem [&.]