On the day of her arrival, did you go on board her?—I went on board with Mr. Vandenburg.
Do you remember the day of her arrival?—I think it was the 10th of June, 1839.
Who was the captain of the vessel at that time?—Thomas Bernardos described himself as captain.
Did he act as captain?—The vessel was under the charge of an officer of Her Majesty’s customs at the time; I forget the officer’s name.
Did you receive any letter from Bernardos to put into the post?—I took a letter on shore, addressed to Messrs. Zulueta & Co.
What did you do with it?—I put it into the post.
From whom did you get it?—From Captain Bernardos.
Mr. Payne. Here it is; “A Letter addressed by the said Thomas Bernardos, addressed to Messrs. Zulueta; posted at Portsmouth, the 10th day of June, 1839.” We call for that.
Mr. Justice Maule. Was that the same day you got the letter?—Yes, the same day.