Otamatea, Kaipara, May 29, 1861. Sir, the Governor, — Tena ra ko koe. Great is my love for you. Friend, hearken, lam sat in darkness at this time, my wife has slept in the grave. Her name was Mai. This is all my word to you. From Paikea Te Hekena. To Governor Browne.
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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 12, 2 September 1861, Page 23
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52Untitled Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume I, Issue 12, 2 September 1861, Page 23
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