The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 45

Wakefield Street, Auckland, December 14, 1874

Wakefield Street, Auckland,

Sir,—Having derived much benefit from bathing in your Hot Springs, Waiwera, I think it is a duty that I owe to the public—especially suffering humanity—that my case should be made known. Before I went to the Springs I suffered for months the most excruciating pain from Rheumatic Gout, had to be lifted in and out of bed, in fact, was unable to walk without the use of two sticks. It took me an hour to walk from Wakefield Street to the "Lady Bowen." After getting to the Springs I bathed twice a-day, and drank freely of the mineral waters, at least a pint each day, and after six days I felt quite well, free from pain, and can walk as well as ever I did. It is now eleven days since I left, and have had no return of pain. If this should induce any person suffering as I was to try the hot baths, I feel sure they will get cured, and if so, serve the object I have in writing to you.

I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,

Thos. Weaving.

Robert Graham, Esq.