Letter from Thomas Kendall to Baron Charles de Thierry, 2 December, 1822
My Dear Baron,
Owing to the wars of the natives and various other disturbances, I have not been able to procure you any land before this. I have, however, at length done as well as I could for you. The page 34 chiefs mentioned in the deed are friends to Shunghie and Waikato. The heads of the river are in latitudes 35–32 on the west coast of New Zealand, opposite to us. I have walked through part of the woods, which are very extensive, but the boundaries cannot be better described than by giving the names of the districts or townships. I cannot recommend you to send your brother, because I should not think it prudent for any person or small number of persons to settle themselves now under a heathen government. I shall, however, be happy to serve your brother if you determine on making the attempt. I hope the Baroness is in good health. Be pleased to favour me with a line when you receive this.