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Sir, When I had the Pleasure of seeing you Yesterday I mentioned the Disturbance at Falmouth on Account of a Sloop from Bristol with rigging for a Ship built there by Captain Thomas Courson [Coulson], and read you a Letter from the Sheriff, who wished that a Ship of War was sent there. As you have so many stations to guard I am no Judge how far you will be able to comply with his Request, but take the Liberty to lay the Matter before you, and am satisfied you will grant the Town of Falmouth all the Aid and Protection in your Power to give.
I am with regard and Esteem Sir, &ca.