January 15th 1848 To McLean friend greeting to you, do not suppose that I have forgotten you, you have never been absent from my mind, friend listen to these my words to you, I have spoken to the Govenor concerning the payment that I mentioned to you some time ago, I told the Govenor that I would reduce it to £800 for my land, to which he consented, on account of my never having received payment before, this will be the first time I shall have received payment, his consent was very decided - he likewise promised me a saddle for my horse, friend when you arrive at Wanganui, will you come on to Wangaehu. From Aperahama Tipae January 15th 1848 To Mr McLean, friend greeting to you, do not suppose that I have forgotten you, you have never been absent from my mind, friend listen to these my words to you, I have spoken to the Govenor concerning the payment that I mentioned to you some time ago, I told the Govenor that I would reduce it to eight hundred pounds (£800) for my land, to which he consented, on account of my never having received payment before, this will be the first time I shall have received payment, his consent was very decided, he likewise promised me a saddle, friend when you arrive in Wanganui will you come on to Wangaehu. (signed) Aperahama Tipae A true translation R.J. Deighton Native Interpreter