Pitinipe 5 January 1852 To McLean Hear what I have to say to you about the possession of the land you are contesting. I have no right to it, Mere Karetene has the right because I gave that part to her, or rather all the people gave it for her because she had not received any of the previous payments. If she has that part, then she has the right of possession of land. My view is that you should leave it well alone, in case Hura attacks you. Leave it until I get there. In the matter of purchasing land, don't get carried away by desire, for even though it is paid for and the payments taken by the people, you won't obtain the land; and even if I am delayed here on this land, consider that only when I arrive can we put right the payment for the land. That's the end of it. From Ngarongomate