To the Editor of the Maori Messenger. Friend, —When I came out of my house I saw a great light like fire, and I immediately went to Captain-, where I heard the sound of the bugle of the regiment. When I arrived at Dr. Thomson's, I saw Major Nugent and all the other gentlemen. When Dr. Thomson's property was carried from his dwelling, I went to Mr. Grahame's house, and there I saw all the gentlemen, the troops, and the Europeans of the town, fighting with the flames of the great fire. The flames were very great, but the Eurepeans disregarded their personal danger, while attempting to put out the fire. When it had subsided I returned to my own house. Sufficient is my speech. These are the names of the Ngapuhi natives who assisted:— Ko Hone Taonui, ko Hepira, ko Matiu, ko Hohua, ko Hemare, ko Inoka, ko Hare Taurua, ko Taukawe. From your friend, (Signed) John Hobbs. i
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 January 1855, Page 14
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160Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 January 1855, Page 14
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