Papers Past | Letters and Diaries | The Papers of Sir Donald McLean | Series 2 Inward letters (Maori) | 4 pages written 7 May 1850 by Hetariki to Sir Donald McLean, related to Wanganui, Whanganui

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7 May 1850 Friend, McLean, We, that is, all the chiefs of Ngati Te Upokoiri who met together at Te Awahou, write this our message to you. The issue that gave rise to our meeting was the talk about our land of Patea. The reason for our making a statement was in relation to the behaviour of many tribes who want to take possession of my land. Hence we suggest that you come here so we can see you and we can all talk about Patea and Otara. Come so we may demonstrate to you our desire. Now, sir, be informed of those of this letter: From Hetariki, Te Wirihana, Te Wirihana, Ngapapa, Te Herewini, Te Watene, Hoete, Temuera, Mita, Pirimana, H. Rameka, Rawiri, Rawenata, Renata, Te Tutere, Te Mina, Mangatahi, Horima, Pawe

7 Mei 1850 E hoa, e Te Makarini, Tenei ano ta matou nei kupu ka tuhituhi atu nei ki a koe, ara, ta nga rangatira katoa o Ngati Te Upokoiri kua huihui katoa matou ki Te Awahou. Ko ta matou tino kupu i huihui ai matou ko te korero mo to matou kainga, mo Patea. Ko te tikanga i puta ai ta matou kupu mo nga tikanga a nga tini iwi penei, e hiahia ana kia tangohia noatia e ia taku kainga. Koia matou ka mea ai kia haere mai koe kia kite atu matou i a koe, kia korero tatou mo Patea, mo Otara. Me haere mai koe kia whakakitea ta matou hiahia ki a koe. Na, e ta, kia rongo koe ki nga tangata nana tenei pukapuka: Na Hetariki, na Te Wirihana, na Ngapapa, na Te Herewini, na Te Watene, na Hoete, na Temuera, na Mita, na Pirimana, na H.Rameka, na Rawiri, na Rawenata, na Renata, na Te Tutere, na Te Mina, na Mangatahi, na Horima, na Pawe

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