The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 63
No. 97. — Te Watene Te Kaharanga to the Hon. D. McLean
No. 97.
Te Watene Te Kaharanga to the Hon. D. McLean.
"To Mr. Mclean,
"Friend,—Salutations to you. I have heard that you have received a letter from Kawana Hunia, asking that I should be sent away from Horowhenua. Listen! I shall not go away from Horowhenua, as I am not a near claimant for that land, neither am I an evil-disposed man. I am a peaceable person; and I don't want to have anything to do with the work of Te Keepa and Kawana Hunia. Friend, Mr. McLean, that is all on this subject.
This is another subject. After you received my letter about the burning of the houses at Koutouroa, Kawana Hunia came to you, and handed the land over to you, so that it might be investigated. Hearken! I have lived for several years at Horowhenua; and there is no cause why this land should be investigated. All that I wish to have investigated are my houses alone—those burnt by Te Keepa and Hunia.
"This is all I have to say to you.
"From your friend,
"Te Watene Te Kaharanga.