TESTIMONIAL TO CAPT. JOHNSON.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XVII, Issue 1379, 1 March 1861, Page 4

TESTIMONIAL TO CAPT. JOHNSON.

To Captain Johnson. Dear Sir, — We, the undersigned, passengers in the ' Lord AYorsley,' feel it a pleasant duty to express to you, on our arrival in Auckland harbour, our appreciation of the kindness and consideration for our comfort and enjoyment which you have uniformly exhibited during our voyage from Sydney. Notwithstanding the very limited accommodation afforded by the vessel, you have invariably asented to any proposition which has been suggested for our convenience, whilst the readiness and heaitmess with which you have entered into those amusements which have tended so much to lighten the necessarily monotonous character of a voyage, demand our thanks. In leaving the vessel we request your acceptance of a small testimonial, as assurance of our regard. We are confident that an appreciation of your merits will ensure your advancement in a service we trust you will long live to adorn. With best wishes for your own health and happiness, and for that of your family, We are, very faithfully yours, (Signed) H. J. Waire (Colonel). W. Matthews (Major). Thos Buddie (Wesleyan Mm). Joseph H. Fletcher (do). C Petschler. Geo. Fred. Maberly. A. C. Macduff (Ass. Mil. Storek.) I. A. Ilhngsworth (Assist. Sur g) Francis|A. Gwynne. Richard Gwynne. George F. Green. Mrs. Rich. Saml. W. Webb.

(Reply.) " Lord Worsley," 25th Feb., 1861. Ladies and Gentlemen, — I beg to tender you my sincere thanks for the flattering address which you have this day presented to me. It is gratifying to mo to find that the voyage has passed pleasantly to all. Your handsome testimonial I accept with much pleasure ; it will ever call to my remembrance the happy hours spent in your society. -trusting that your futnre voyage 3 may yield you at least as much enjoyment as the one just terminated, allow me to remain, with best wishes for your health and happiness, Yours very faithfully, (Signed) Kobt. Johnson, Commander.