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

No. 61. — Apihai Te Kawau to His Excellency the Governor In Chief

No. 61.
Apihai Te Kawau to His Excellency the Governor In Chief.

Orakei—No one to interfere with his Lands.

Friend Governor Grey,

Ongarahu, 27th January, 1863.

Salutations! My love for you is very great. Friend! I have heard of the work of the people who have been speaking to you about my lands Orakei, Okuhu, and whakatakataka. These are my lands. I will not allow any person or persons to talk (negotiate) to you about my lands. Those places are to remain a residence for myself and my children, that we may be near you to guard you all and our town (Auckland). My mind is always with you. I will never depart from the good understanding which has always existed between us. My thoughts are still fixed on you, and will always remain so until I depart (die) from your presence. These are all my words to you.

From your loving friend,

Apihai te Kawau

His Excellency the Governor, Auckland.