Sir W. Lawson (Brough Hall) to M. Constable-Maxwell, 1862-08-29

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Thanks for news that his nephew Robert is going to New Zealand; his son Henry went out in 1855 for 18 months in search of 'a run' but was drowned. Great expense of taking up land there now - it would be best for a lad to work for a sheep owner for a start until he has gained experience. His own son had worked on a sheep farm and for a wool merchant before he went. On the outfit he should take out. He will ask Sir Charles Clifford on the present prospects for a youth going to New Zealand now. He considers the finest and most rising colony in the British Dominion is British Columbia and Vancouver Island. (6p.)

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