Harbor lying directly in front of "Government Hill." This ground thus reclaimed when joined to that on which the temporary Naval Store Houses now stand will include a very large superficial space open to the Harbor and excellently adapted for Parade, Drill, &c. It can hereafter be planted with rows of Trees round the borders of it, and with the Public Buildings on the slope of the Hill above, and facing it (the Brewer's Recess intervening.) it will, I think, form altogether, a handsome feature of the future City, besides tending greatly to its health and cleanliness, and the comfort of the Inhabitants.
I have to
(Signed) Henry Pottinger
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Nichard Mornin
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