Robert Thomson, Owhiro, Otago, to William Bottomley (4 pp.), 1853-04-14

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Will have to draw a bill for £100 if money does not arrive; his farming has utterly failed during poor season when sheep and cattle have starved; the house has been more expensive than expected, but the settlers have done well as prices are high; is frittering away money in the uncertain and tedious pursuit of agriculture which at best can only yield a moderate return; sheep would be more profitable; agriculture might pay if carried out on a large scale—a gentleman farmer needs twice the capital he would need at home as the cost of labour is so high; should have taken a good run of govt. land for 14 years and run stock; crops he has planned for the next season; roads very bad; limit journey away from the property; still hope for ultimate success if he keeps his health.

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