Papers Past | Letters and Diaries | The Papers of Sir Donald McLean | Series 2 Inward letters (Maori) | 3 pages written 6 Jun 1845 by Sir Donald McLean, related to Wanganui, Whanganui

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[Note at top] 'Copy' Putikiwharanui 6 June 1845 Friends, Greetings. I have heard that you are still speaking badly of the Waikato chiefs, that is, to Taonui and Te Heuheu. Young men, give this up. Which way are you seeking? These methods are not right according to the faith. Waikato and Taupo are important tribes, and noble tribes. It is not right that you curse[?] them; as they are living in peace, so leave them alone. In my view such words are not from the distinguished, but from the lowly. So, give this up. Let me know soon by reply before I venture inland[?] to speak with you. Look after the family, take care over your decisions and practices, and love one another. Taylor has some excellent practices for you. He is your benefactor, and you should listen to what he says. And respect the Maori travellers of Waikato and Taupo, and show more care for all people. That's all. From your true friend, McLean [Note following] To the people of Opiriki, Wanganui.

[Note at top] 'Copy' Putikiwharanui 6 Hune 1845 E hoa ma, Tena koutou. Kua rongo ahau e korero kino ano koutou ki nga rangatira o Waikato, ara, ki a Taunui, ki a Te Heuheu. E tama ma, whakarere atu tenei. E rapu ana koutou i tehea? E kore rawa e pai enei tikanga i runga i te whakapono. He iwi nui Waikato raua ko Taupo, he iwi rangatira hoki. E kore e pai kia kanga[?] koutou ki a ratou, i te mea e ata noho ana, me waiho ratou kia noho. Ki taku whakaaro ehara i te tikanga tangata nana enei kupu, hei me ingoa kore noa iho. Heoi me whakarere tenei mahi. Me mohio wawe[?] au kua u atu ki utu[uta?] ki te korero ki a koutou. Kia pai te whanau, a koutou whakaaro, a koutou ritenga, kia aroha tetahi ki tetahi. Ki a te Teira tera nga tikanga pai rawa mo koutou. Koia ra ta koutou matua aroha, kia rongo tono[tonu] koutou ki ana kupu. Kia aroha hoki koutou ki nga teretere Maori o Waikato, o Taupo, kia nui to koutou atawhai ki nga tangata katoa. Heoi. Na to koutou hoa pono, na Te Makarini [Note following] Ki nga tangata o Opiriki, Wanganui.

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3 pages written 6 Jun 1845 by Sir Donald McLean, related to Wanganui, Whanganui, Inward letters in Maori

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Document date	6 June 1845
Document	MCLEAN-1031160
Document title	3 pages written 6 Jun 1845 by Sir Donald McLean, related to Wanganui, Whanganui
Document type	MANUSCRIPT
Attribution	E Ma
Author	4809/McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877
Collection	McLean Papers
Date	1845-06-06
Decade	1840s
Destination	Unknown
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Iwihapu	99282/Whanganui
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Name	4809/McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877
Origin	Unknown
Place	69537/Wanganui
Recipient	Unknown
Section	Manuscripts
Series	Series 2 Inward letters (Maori)
Sortorder	0061-0037
Subarea	Manuscripts and Archives Collection
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Tapuhiitemdescription	Contains letters to and from McLean in his role as Sub-Protector of Aborigines in the Taranaki region; the letters deal principally with intertribal fighting (or the threat thereof) involving Te Heuheu and the Taranaki and Wanganui people, with McLean playing the role of peace-maker; there are also letters about the fighting in the north between Hone Heke and the Government, with declarations of loyalty; and letters about the purchasee of land, urging McLean to deal with the legitimate owners
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Tapuhiitemtitle	Inward letters in Maori
Tapuhiitemtitle 2	Series 2 Inward letters (Maori)
Tapuhiitemtitle 3	McLean Papers
Tapuhipiecedescription	Letter written from Putiki assuring Maori of his allegiance to them
Tapuhipiecedisplaydate	6 Jun 1845
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Tapuhipiecesearchdate	1845
Tapuhipiecetitle	Letter from McLean to friends
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Year	1845

3 pages written 6 Jun 1845 by Sir Donald McLean, related to Wanganui, Whanganui Inward letters in Maori

author	4809/McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877
destination	unknown
origin	69537/Wanganui
recipient	unknown
Folder	MS-Papers-0032-0669A

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