asters now at the port of Lintin.

"The statement given in to me by the two men runs thus:--That they
were wrecked May 21st, 1832, on the Pelew islands, and detained on
Lord North's island 6th December, 1832. The two men's names are
Benjamin H. Nute and Horace Holden. I should thank any ship master
now in port, acquainted with the circumstance, to confirm it by his
signature, in order to make some provision for those men, should
they require it. But from the disposition and liberality of those
American gentlemen coming forward, that are already acquainted with
the circumstance, perhaps it will be unnecessary. At the same time
I shall be very willing to draw up any form, or in any other way
that I may forward their views, according to the opinion of their
American friends. I should hope that every vessel passing in the
direction of the afore-mentioned island, passing any of their
boats, will give them a trifle. I gave them what articles those two
men thought most beneficial, and should have held a closer
communication with them had I been better manned and armed.

HENRY SHORT, Barque Britannia."

Never shall we find words to express our joy at once more finding
ourselves in the company of civilized men! Nor can we be too grateful to
captain Short, and his officers and crew, for their kind attentions
during our passage to Lintin. Every thing in their power was done to
restore our health and strength, and to render us comfortable. On
arriving at Lintin we found ourselves sufficiently recovered to be able
to pass up the river to Canton. We remained there, at the factories,
under medical treatment, until the ship Morrison, of New York, was ready
to sail; when we took passage in her for our native country, and arrived
in New York on the 5th day of May, 1835.

In New York we found many kind friends, who took a lively interest in
our behalf. We would particularly acknowledge a debt of gratitude which
we owe to Mr. John Munson, who opened his hospitable dwelling for our
reception, and with whom we tarried for several weeks. Assisted by the
humane and philanthropic citizens of New York, we have been enabled to
reach Boston. Here Providence has raised us up warm friends, through
whose assistance we have been rendered as comfortable as could under any
circumstances have been expected.

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