Enclosure in No. 57.
[Translation.]

Go, O my letter of love, to the Governor. Salutations. I have a word to say to you about our reserve here in the town. I request you to make clear to us the case in respect of it. I have heard that it is being taken away by the Pakehas of the town, that land is. It is very wrong thus to take our land away without a cause.

Friend the Governor,—With you is the disposal of that land. Do you, in replying to this letter, make clear to us its position. If any Pakehas importune for that land, do not let them have it without paying for it.

Friend, give heed. If you would like to have that land for yourself, give me the payment. If that letter reach you, write in reply, so as I may know whether it is right or wrong. That is all.