The Wardens of this port having purchased a small lott of ground on Cape May, have it in intention to erect an additional Beacon there. As this measure promises to contribute to the greater security of all vessels falling within the channel of the Delaware, I would beg leave to request, that some act would pass your Legislature as early as possible for securing this and the buoys and Beacons in the Bay of Delaware from all such injury as they may be liable to from mischeivous or ill disposed person. I am, Sir, your Excellency’s most obedient humble servant, Benj. Franklin.