He became an expert in alpaca wool, and in 1842 began business as a dealer in South American products. In 1847 he was grazing sheep and cattle half-way between Tacna and La Paz, and in 1852 went to Sydney to inquire into the possibility of introducing the alpaca into Australia.
He became an expert on alpaca wool and started a business selling South American products in 1842. By 1847 he was grazing sheep and cattle halfway between Tacna and La Paz, and in 1852 traveled to Sydney to investigate the possibility of introducing alpacas to Australia.