Loss to Our Pitcairn Island Friends.
By Editor
A note from Captain Edward Stubbs of the English navy informs us that the Pitcairn Islanders "have lost their cutter in which they traded to Tahiti. Only one man was drowned; but they lost everything; cargo, clothes, nautical instruments, and books all gone. I am trying to raise a fund to assist." We have not learned full particulars. Certainly this is a worthy cause. The Pitcairn people are on a little island of very limited resources, far from other islands, and outside of the lines of regular shipping. This little cutter connected them with the world and its supplies, often greatly needed. Any funds sent us by those disposed to help in this worthy enterprise will be forwarded to Captain Stubbs. In sending to this office be very particular to specify, "For Pitcairn Islanders." A Word to Our Correspondents.
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