We have received the following correspondence, relative to a testimonial got up in acknowledgment of the attention devoted by Mr. Woodward, of Messrs, Pustau Gv., to the improvement of the Public Garden.
Shanghai, 2ud July, 1872.
Dear Six,—On behalf of the Community. of Shanghai, we beg to hand yon enclosed cheque on the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for Taels 370, being the amount subscribed to mark the appreciation, by the Community, of thetimeand trouble you have so generously devoted to the improvement of the Public Garden during the past three rears, and of the success you have achieved.
As it is difficult for us to decide what shape this memento should take, we shall feel obliged if, on your arrival in England, you will purchase whatever is most suited to your taste and requirements, and have the annexed inscription engraved on it.
Wishing you a pleasant passage to Europe and prosperity in your future career, We are, Dear Sir, Youra faithfully F. D. Barves, Committee ut F. Nissen, the Public Gar-J. PB. Bisser, (den Testimonial Expicorr,) Fund.
Woopwarp, Esq., Shanghai.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.