be set aside for me. This, then bears out what I told you that this land does not belong to Poharama. It belongs to me and my junior kinsmen. Other people may claim that it belongs to them. I say it is our land. Now, here is another matter I wish to put to you that you agree to give me another area at Ratapihipihi or at Pukepapa. You should show kindness towards me, do not say no. It is known that you have indicated your agreement in deed as well as in words. I feel sure you will keep the words we have said to each other before teh assembly. I shall not cease writing to you every year as I feel sure you will carry out what we have discussed between us. I have written to you at length in fulfilment of what you asked me to do. I have no ill feeling towards anyone. I have no ill feeling towards the Europeans. You carry out your part. I will be your true friend. For this reason I implore you to give me an area of land for my very own. I have seen the wrong committed by one man against us. You should put the matter of this land right. McLean gave me the land previously and that is why I agreed to it being surveyed. This is all I have to say.