An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
[Frederick Whitaker's view on Wetere's claim]
The document referred to is not a conveyance in the legal signification of that term, but it appears to be explicit that Wetere gives up all claim to the land, and would, I apprehend, be deemed by the Natives sufficient to effect that purpose, or Mr. McLean, I presume, would not have taken it.
Frederick Whitaker,
Acting Attorney-General.