APPENDIX.
J.
Prisoners Letters.
No. 1.
"Norfolk Island, 25th April, 1835.
"Affectionate Parents,
"An unfortunate Son, now embraces the afforded opportunity, of imparting to you, in the strongest terms, his fervent desires for your welfare, &c. Since the receipt of your last letter, I have, through the want of a friend, and which I shall long feel the need of, become convicted to Norfolk Island. * * * My present situation here however, unfortunately, for me, dear Parents, [is such] that nothing but pure conduct, and the help of God alone, can afford me again the opportunity of meeting with you in this world. * * Dear Father and Mother, mine is a bitter lot in life ; but I, myself, am alone to blame. Bid my brothers and sisters ever to bear my situation in mind, ever to refrain from drinking and loose company; and bid my sister M. to be careful over her son, lest he meet with my present unfortunate situation. * * * And may every blessing that God can impart, attend you all through life, is the prayer of your unfortunate, though affectionate Son," * *
No. 2.
"Norfolk Island, 26th April, 1835.
"My dear Father,
" It is the heart-felt duty of me, to write to you at all opportunities. * * * What will be your surprise, when I inform you, that
