LETTER FROM POTATAU TE WHEROWHERO TO THE GOVERNOR.
Rangiaowhia, June 21, 1858. From me, Potatau Te Wherowhero, to the Governor. Greeting—Great is my regard for you. "Welcome (to my thoughts), Illustrious heaven-reaching name; Thy love consumeth me,— Yet not as a lover do I think of thee, Rather, as my father do I look up to thee." Friend, I have [___] known the words which you and I [discussed] together about,
and have recommended that the efforts of the tribes should be directed 10 maintaining Christianity, good-will, and obedience to the Law. Write to me your letter.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume V, Issue 15, 31 July 1858, Page 2
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96LETTER FROM POTATAU TE WHEROWHERO TO THE GOVERNOR. Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume V, Issue 15, 31 July 1858, Page 2
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