from W. Colenso. Napier, Decr. 29 1870. My dear Sir, Yesterday I received a painful letter from Capt. Curling - he has had no aid from home, and he wishes now to leave by "Maggie" for Sydney, "if his friends can raise the passage-money, and a few pounds in his pocket on landing". I therefore venture to trouble you with this, for your mite. Although little can be said in the poor fellow's favour, I trust that you (for "auld lang syne") will consider it an act of real charity to help him in his distress. ...