The subjoined correspondence has been handed to us for publication Tientsin, 13th May.
Dear Mr, Meiruesp,—The enclosed letter from Mr. Hill at Hankow announces the death of Mr. W just beginning his labours This sad event will be a terrible blow to the little army engaged in the distribution of the relief supplies, but they seem stout-hearted and faithful to their work. I received your kind note of Gth May, yesterday, and a bill of Inding for Ts. 6,433 from the Agra Bank. I shall call a meeting to-morrow, and decide on its immediate distribution, principally for the purchase of seed corn, Mr. Lees has returned, in consequence of Mr. Hall's illness, but returns shortly to his district. I shall see Pere Wynhoven to-day, and ask for his report. He is in much distress, however, as the oldest Sister has just died of typhus, It gives usa good deal of anxiety to decide on the distribution of the magnificent sum sent up, and we are always glad to get your approval. I will enquire what chance there is of Honan drawing supplies, vid Taiyuen Fu, and let you now.
Believe me, my dear Sir, Yours very sincerely, R. J. Forrest.
Shu-kow, ©: April.
pear Mi mest, T have written Mr. Muirhead rather lengthily, giving him full particulars of our work here to the present date, it occurred to me that it might be well to leave the letter open, s0 that if you or any member of the Tientsin
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