A Farewell Letter to Governor Sir George Grey, from the Chiefs Makoare Te Taonui, Aperahama, and Wiremu Hophiana Tahua, of Hokianoa.
Utakura, Dec. 26, 1853. O Friend Governor Grey,— Salutations. The news of your projected departure for England has been brought hither. We who are here are also loving you, because we claim you as our father. Through your influence the troubles of the land were eet at rest; anil the various operations that nre now being carricil out through the land have a beneficial tendency. The sentiments contained in your letter caused us to be joyful; these arc they,— " Obedienctto the laws of God will make you n great people, ami secure for you both peace and happiness." This is a mark of our esteem for you because you are going to your own land,— there to remain. (Signed) Makoare To Tuonui,* •Aperahamn, Wircinu llopihann. n
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume VI, Issue 153, 26 January 1854, Page 3
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147A Farewell Letter to Governor Sir George Grey, from the Chiefs Makoare Te Taonui, Aperahama, and Wiremu Hophiana Tahua, of Hokianoa. Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume VI, Issue 153, 26 January 1854, Page 3
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