CORRESPONDENCE.

West Coast Times, Issue 41, 7 September 1865, Page 2

CORRESPONDENCE.

[The Editor docs not hold himself responsible for tiny opinions expressed by his correspondents.]

10 TUB EDITOR OP TUB. WEST COAST 'TIMES: Sib, — Having noticed several articles in your paper detrimental to my character, I beg to state if the Improvement Committee have any alterations in view they will consult me, and if consistent with reason, through Mr Snln, T will oomjjly >vlthr their request. As for my own efficiency in conducting the Harbor Department I will refer to testimonials. J« Kerlky, Harbor-master.

Captain Kerley, Harbor-master, Hokitika. Dear Sir, — Wo havo much pleasure iv handing you horewith our acknowledgment of your efficient services and of tho practical experience you displayed whilst bunging the steamer Eleanor over the bar a few days ago. We wlbli to convoy to you our appreciation of the ability and knowledges you possess, touching the Hokitika Bar, and with a desire for your future success, a success which wo bcliovo will bo well meritod. We remain, dear sir, Yours truly, RlToniß <fc Co. Hokitika, 11th August, 1865.

Captain Kerloy, Hnrbor-mastor, Hokitika. Deah Sin, — We havo much pleasure iv expressing our acknowledgment of tho valuable services you havo rondored to tho steamers Yarra and Uuo since their arrival in this port. Wo also bog to state that tho manner in whioh you havo filled tho important oflico of harbormaster, undor all the many difficulties you havo had to contend against is raost gratifying to us, and we hope you may long enjoy Bueh an important troifc. We aro, dear sir, Yours, very truly, „ . ..., . , Hendkrsok & Bowar. Hokitika, August 15th, 1865.

Captaiu Kerloy, Ilarbor-master, Hokitika. Dear Stu, —I have much pleasure in handing you a most willing acknowledgment of your efficient services and practical experience displayed by you in piloting the s.s. William Miskin over the bar ; and at the same time I would wish to express how much the port of Hokitika is indebted to you for the manner in which you have conducted the shipping interest since your appointment as harborroaster. Trusting you will long remaiu to hold such appointment on the West Coast, I am, dear sir, Yours very truly, Francis Hepburn. Hokitika, 15th" August, 1865.