This is my message to Waikato, that Waikato may understand the character of this foolish work at Taranaki. I arrived here and have ascertained the causes of this war. Enough of this.

Another word: my message is to Tikaokao, chief of Tongaporutu, to te Wetini, chief of Tarariki, to Takerei of the Kauri, to Hikaka of Papatea, to Reihana of Whataroa, to te Wetini of Hangatiki, to Eruera of Mohoaonui, to te Paetai of Huiterangiora, to Heuheu of Taupo, to Paerata of the Papa, to te Ati of Arohena, to Epiha of Kihikihi, to Ihaia of Hairini, to Hoani of Rangiawhia, and Hori te Waru, to Tamihana of Tamahere, to Rewi of Ngaruawahia—to all of you. You requested me to investigate the subject and send you the truth. Friends, this wrong is William King's. Another wrong has been committed by Taranaki greater than all the evils that have been done in the land. (This refers to the murders committed by the Taranakis at New Plymouth.) Let your thoughts be true to the words [or pledges] given to me by you and which we considered to be right. Friends, the work which you have to do is that which is right and that only. Don't you look towards the foolish works of this land. Friends, listen to me.–Former days were days of error, the days that succeeded were days of truth; let this be your only work to obey the word of the Great Father in Heaven, which is a line that has one end above and the other reaching down to the earth. That is the fighting for us, be true to your agreement with me. Friends, listen to me The cause of this war is the land only.