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An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand

No. 8. — Waipa Chiefs to the Governor-in-Chief, Sir George Grey, K.C.B

No. 8.
Waipa Chiefs to the Governor-in-Chief, Sir George Grey, K.C.B.

Kawhia.Offering to Sell certain Lands. Rangiawhia, 8th March, 1849.

To the Governor,

Salutations to you! Great is my love to you. Myself and Hoani Papita are going to you about Kawhia. On our arrival we will go immediately on board ship to sell Kawhia. Potatau (Te Wherowhero) will be with us. With Potatau will be the true words. This is correct, because we have spoken to you about Kawhia, Waiharakeke we wish you to see (the place). That is all. You purchase our land, Nuitona's, mine, and Anatipa Takarei's. That is all I have to say to you. We are on our way.

Hoani Papita,
Tarei Pokuru.