Mahia, December 6th. 1851. We, the undersigned Headmen, now whaling in Hawke's Bay, being called upon to state the usual share allowed to a boat-steerer, certify that a share and a quarter is the usual allowance for such services. (Signed) John Campbell. (Signed) William Bartlett, (Signed) William Christie, x his mark. (Signed) John Hook. (Signed) John Murray. x his mark. (Signed) William Morris, (Signed) Thomas Baylan. (Signed) John Marell, x his mark. (Signed) James Hooper.