Bertram Stevens





{This is the transcription of the letter previously mentioned.}


Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales.
January 21, 1862

To the Editor of the "Cornhill Magazine".

Sir,

Will you oblige me by reading this letter, and the accompanying verses?
Remember that they will have travelled sixteen thousand miles,
and on that account will be surely worth a few moments of your time.
I think that there is merit in the verses, and have sent them to you,
hoping that you -- yourself, will be of the same opinion. If one
can be selected -- one up to the standard of the `Cornhill Magazine',
insert it, and you will be helping me practically. I do not hint
of pecuniary remuneration however, for your recognition would be
sufficient reward.

Let me say a few words about myself: I was born in this colony; and am now
in the nineteenth year of my age. My education has been neglected --