December 12th 1875,
Dear Sir, - for months I was laid up at the Thames with Rheumatism, contracted from working at the mines. Although not confined to my bed, I was unable to walk without the aid of a stick, and my body was bent nearly double. I may state, that all this time I was under medical treatment, without the slightest benefit. At the suggestion of some friends I was induced to try the Waiwera Hot Springs; I bathed regularly three times a day, and drank freely of the water; and I now find myself, after a fortnight's residence, quite cured; I am entirely free from ache or pain, and in as good health as ever I was. I am grateful to you, sir, for the benefits I have received, and would strongly recommend others similarly afflicted to throw physic to the dogs, which I have proved to be useless in the case of Rheumatism.
Yours obediently,
Peter Martin.