"Hare Hemi Taharape to the Hon. the Native Minister.

"This is my protest against the proceedings of the sellers of Rangitikei, who have settled on my piece of land without authority. This is it. I will explain my boundary.

"It commences at Paranui, &c. (here follows a statement of the boundaries.)

"I will not take Dr. Featherston's money if offered by him of his own accord for my land. Sufficient.