of his far away tupunas were somehow related to Rongomaipapa!! He laid his case before the Chiefs of Ngatikahungunu who frankly admitted his rights, but hinted that in days gone bye a gentleman of the name of Tukoiwhakahi, of Ngatikahungunu was slain and devoured by Ngatiwhakave which circumstance is supposed to be a bar to Mr. Tarawaru's claim, as his (T's) papa has already eaten and digested whatever claim he might have had through Rongomaipapa. Under these distressing circumstances, seeing that the sellers won't give him any share of the money, of course the purchasers must - and accordingly I am requested to use my utmost influence to induce you to accede