16 October 1871

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according to the Public Prints. We had a brave Captain and a good ship, and a light load; so though it was fearful, I never lost confidence. Our only danger was in making the light out at the entrance to Wellington; - this could not be done, and we were about to run out to sea again, when it became clear for a few minutes, and most fortunately the light was seen, for we were close to the land and a few minutes, and most fortunately the light was seen, for we were close to the land and a few minutes would have put us on to it.