WELLINGTON.
Wednesday. Respecting the loss of Mr Alexander Reid from on board the Taupo last night, it appears that the night was dark and gusty, with a nasty cross-sea running, and as the steamer was pitching a great deal, it was supposed a sudden lurch < caused Mr Reid to lose his balant'3 and tumble overboard. Both evening papers, in obituary notices of deceased, express deep regret. This day. In consequence of the Post's version of the circumstances attending the disappearance of Alexander Reid from the Tauro, Eugene O'Connor writes to the Times protesting against the conclusion that his loss was premeditated by himself, c' that he jumped over in a fit of desponf?ncy. He says that Beid accompanied him on 'the train from Christchuroh to Lyttelton, and afterwards on the steamer they had much familiar conversation. Reid was in excellent spirits, and spoke with pleasant anticipation of soon meeting his brother aad other relations at Auckland. He feels assured that if Reid fell overboard his death was not his own "seeking.
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2827, 7 March 1878, Page 2
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171WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2827, 7 March 1878, Page 2
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