Ivlr • Sugdem 
p. 2 
Sarawak is practically little else than clay. 
If it is a mistake to believe that the use of 
"burnt earth in our Sarawak gardens is advantageous, then a large 
economy might be introduced into the cost of production of 
the pepper by discontinuing its use; and at the present time 
espedially we need to study.economy in every way possible, 
to carry on our gardens without serious loss. 
Please advise Mr.Bryan,as well as ourselves,with 
regard to what you ascertain on this subject. 
We are, Bear Sir 
Yours faithfully 
For THE) BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED 
Managing Birector. 
