[Note at top] 'Copied' 24 January 1847 Friend, McLean, We, the people of Huirangi, Te Mamaku and Te Mahoe have met to talk about the land. The people of Te Kerikeri who did not come out of embarrassment were Hohaia, Pirika, Hami, and Matangi; they are seeking out their ancestors and don't yet know them, who their ancestors are, so they said. Friend, we had a large committee of people gathered here; there were Watitiri, Matahara, Te Wahaopu, Tipene, and Rihari, and together in our discussion there were fifty men, and twenty women. After the evening service we sat in committee, and next morning we were still talking, but [they] did not determine their footprint on the land, that is, their ancestors. Friend, they are in the wrong here. Wait until you see the document about the ancestors. It must be brought to you for you to see. Friend, don't take any notice of the endeavours of others, they are giving themselves airs. They are grasping at my karaka trees, are envious of my cows, and of your kindness to me. Friend, you are perhaps upset for me. Friend, the stubborn ones here are in the wrong and you may think like that of Tipene. [You] heard what he said earlier when he was angry with the Pakeha, but now he has no quarrel with them. Friend, people are speaking deceitfully about my karaka trees, saying they are for them. But no. The karaka have been properly discussed by the elders [who say] they belong to us. Friend, it is mere talk from people that our karaka be given back. No, we will not give them up. So, be aware of people who test you. Listen, we are all still in agreement that this land be sold. That's all. From us, from Ihaia, Hemara and Timoti