Thomas Thomas, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia to [his brother] Harry [viz Dr. Henry Thomas] complaining that he has not received a letter from the family for 6 months. He gives an account of his fortunes digging for gold and explains the procedure used in surface washing for gold. He is not so greedy for gold as he once was, but enjoys the life of the gold digger. Harry Martin who was working the next hole, has gone to take a situation in town and left him his 'traps' including clothes and a straw bed - a great luxury.
(See CX/7185/159 for an article discussing this letter).