The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 63
Wellington, 27th July, 1872
"Friend Rawiri,—
Salutations,—Your letter of 23rd May, asking that some land at Rangitikei should be given to you has been received. This is to inform you that a good deal of land was set apart for those who might be found to have any title to land there; that land is all gone; none is left to be given away. This is a final answer to you (koutou) and your friends. This is all.
"From your friend,
"Na Te Harete.
(Signed)"H. Halse."