An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
Kaipara.—The Governor's Departure to England Government House, Auckland, 10th November 1845
My good friend Parore,—
Government House, Auckland, 10th November 1845.I salute you. Your letter has been read by me which was dated the 14th October, and I have been waiting to answer it. It is correct respecting my going to England Many falsehoods have been uttered by some people respecting these Islands, and also respecting the people of these Islands. They have also uttered many falsehoods respecting myself, but before long I shall be able to tell the truth. Although Europeans may speak wickedly, the Queen and the Governor will be the friends of you all. It is well that I should go quickly to England, in order that I should make known the whole truth, for we cannot say much by letter.