For after what we have seen, the idea of being soon able to breed cattle sufficient for our consumption, must appear chimerical and absurd.

From all which it is evident, that should Great Britain neglect to send out regular supplies, the most fatal consequences will ensue.
Speculators who may feel inclined to try their fortunes here, will do well to weigh what I have said.

If golden dreams of commerce and wealth flatter their imaginations, disappointment will follow: the remoteness of situation, productions of the country, and want of connection with other parts of the world, justify me in the assertion.

But to men of small property, unambitious of trade, and wishing for retirement, I think the continent of New South Wales not without inducements.

One of this description, with letters of recommendation, and a sufficient capital (after having provided for his passage hither) to furnish him with an assortment of tools for clearing land, agricultural and domestic purposes; possessed also of a few household utensils, a cow, a few sheep and breeding sows, would, I am of opinion, with proper protection and encouragement, succeed in obtaining a comfortable livelihood, were he well assured before he quitted his native country, that a provision for him until he might be settled, should be secured; and that a grant of land on his arrival would be allotted him.
That this adventurer, if of a persevering character and competent knowledge, might in the course of ten years bring matters into such a train as to render himself comfortable and independent, I think highly probable.