Pukawa 5 December 1848 Friend, McLean Will you not consider one part of their maire trees[?]to be given from their land? [Following two sentences unclear, suggested translation] You are considering whether you have secured agreement over your land or objection, that is, over Rangitikei. But mine, those of mine I just live on, as to Mokau, he is for you to think about. Don't you and the Governor listen to the Maori who are insisting on giving over Rangitikei. Put those [thoughts] away so you and I do not get into trouble. My suggestion is this about Mokau, that he stays put peacefully. Be careful; don't make approaches over a call for land on Mokau's side. He is lamenting his land at Arapaowa, Mana, Porirua, Kapiti,