Te Kawau 7 October 1850 Friend, McLean, Greetings to you. I have great respect for you. Here is another thought for you concerning your request of Manahi and Patara about Waireka. [You] should not think of Te Parapara, [but?] be seen there. Friend, McLean, you were as an annoying wife to me before our talk to Tapuae, earlier on. You will remember that you asked for a place set apart for you and me at Waireka. That was indeed a lie of yours; don't behave like that lest you anger God, and die. Wairawake [Wakefield?] died from his misdeeds, and likewise with this it could be the same for you, that God kills you if you continue in this way, continue to oppress the Maori. Friend, McLean, I have met with those who heard your words in the discussion with Pita, your thoughts on what Pita had to say; on the one hand you did not agree and then you agreed, 'Yes, Pita'. Is it the swamp or it is the sea? What is there for Pita, what sort of place for Pita? That's for Pita to say. You have finished your agreement with Pita. So you and Te Ngahuru reveal your intention, for if Pita falls, then Te Ngahuru must fall also. If I were to suggest such a solution, you would ask me to pay. I would not agree to that. That's all, the end of it. From me, from Te Waka [Note following] 'This epistle is rather above my comprehension.'