Turanga, January 18th, 1854. My Friend Te Matenga, I salute you. Here is Te Rongo-whakaata (a tribe residing at Turanga) about to go to see you, to talk over matters relating to this world. Friend, the report of your intention to sell land has come hither. Sir, never before has such a foolish intention been desired. It might have been thought that having become possessed of horses and cattle, your plains would have been fully occupied. Where is there room for both you and the Pakeha in that small tract of country? This is the thought of a madman. Let it be cast aside entirely, abandoned, and given up. Is there indeed a cultivation ground for you upon the summit of Maumaukai? (or a figuartive expression for rashly giving up the means of sustenance.) Have a proper care and consideration for your children, and for your grand-children. Where is the land for Te Mauparoa, and for Tamati Te Putaranui; for they are on the sea coming hither? Do you, Ihaka, Te Waka, and Tamihana give heed to the word of Rongowhakaata, that you may be free to take hold of the things of God. From your loving Friend, Te Wiremu. (Williams.) To Te Matenga Tukareaho.