To the Editor of the Maori Messenger. Friend, —This is a word to you, hearken to it. We have heard that the names of the Europeans who assisted to extinguish the fire, on the night that Mr. Grahame's premises were burnt, have been published in the papers. Let the names of the Native friends be also published, for they assisted on that night, and remained there till the morning. If you think well, have our names inserted in the paper; they are as follows : Paora Waiharakeke, Poaka, Rikiana, Tarawaru, Taoanganga, Tauakeimoa, Wharekino, Pukenui, Pukauta, Marena, Taruriki, Heteiwi, VViremu Matenga, Te Wani, Arahuna, Te Putu, Te Waere, Te Aomaratua, Hinaki, Hone Takurua, Horihori, Maka Te Tuoi, Arapeta "Vvhare Wakina, Perira Pinana, Heini, Enoka, Kereopa, Rawinia, Wi Rae, Hori, Koretu, Te Mare, Paora, Meri Perineri, Ririkau, Oteri, Te Pure. From your friend, (Signed) Wibemu Maihi.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 January 1855, Page 13
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143Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 January 1855, Page 13
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