Norur & Co to Morris, C. S. N ., Brest, January 15, 1864

A. Norur & Company to Captain Morris.

I will do all my efforts for making the greatest possible number of the fuzes you are wanting to five hundred. These pieces I am sure shall satisfy you.

Please to give me all information that is of an absolute necessity. Does the touch-hole of your shells narrow or increase, or does it remain equal to the diameter A of the fuze from the point B, (inferior part of the fuze’s thread when screwed in the shell?) That is of importance to me, for I want to know if a fuze that should be 2^1/2 times longer, and should have

the same diameter on the whole length, could be introduced in your own shells. The two sockets for the pivot-bolts shall also be ready in time. In a few days I shall state the amount of my bill. I have not very well understood what captain is saying, when he asks “could you get hide-rope for wheel-ropes ?” I am writing for further information; thereupon, believe me, captain, with kind regards, very sincerely yours,