I wouldn't like land that is hard to cultivate. I will talk to Captain King about some of his land. If not, then the place Kuiku[?] is looking after on the other side, beside the land reserved for Te Manu. Now, if it is approved, say to give it to me alone. The place that Hopa is interested in, he himself will consider the number of acres, and whether the land is acquired for ten shillings or one pound. That's all. From your loving son, from Hone Ropiha