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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 63

Enclosure in No. 37

Enclosure in No. 37.

Horowhenua, 28th June, 1871.

"To Ohau, Waikawa, Otaki, and to All the Ngatiraukawas.

"Friends—Salutations. You hearken. On the 28th of the present June, my house at Rataroa was burnt. We were in that house, also Tamati, Heteriki, and Rawiri, and their wives and children. We were dragged out of the house. It was To Keepa who set fire to the house, with Hunia and Mohi, also the Muaupoko, ten in number. The war party were armed with guns. We were dragged out, which is the reason of our being alive to-day. Well, now, friends, on the 28th we were dragged out and saved. On the 29th on to the 30th, and continuing onto July, Hunia may be setting on fire, when I shall be burnt in my house.

Under these circumstances, friends, what am I to do concerning this kind of injury from man? Hasten your word to us at an early day, as Hunia remains to continue his work. That is all.

"From your friend,

"Te Whatene Tiwaewae.