No. 130.
Tuka Orangi and others to the Hon. D. McLean.

"To Mr. Mclean,

"Friend,—Salutations to you who are working with the Parliament for the benefit of this Island of New Zealand, and for the good of the two acres, the European and the Maori. God taught you the people who know the law, for prosperity; that is the reason that you, the Ministers of the Parliament, work every year. Our word to you all is, that you all come to Wanganui, both European and Maori chiefs; never mind whether they be members or otherwise. Come all of you. The reason that you are asked to come to Horowhenua is, that the enquiry can take place here, as you would not like 400 of the Wanganui to come to Wellington; this is the reason we ask you to come here. We are collecting food for you. Do not have Horowhenua investigated at Wellington. Major Kepa is coming to Wellington; he will tell you to come on the day upon which the Wanganui Bridge is to be opened. This is all we have to say to you all.