2 Hakuhata 1851 E hoa, e Te Makarini, Ka nui toku aroha ki a koe. E hoa, e Te Makarini, kia tika to korero mai ki au, kei teka koe ki au, engari kia tika to whakaaro kia pono. E kore au e teka ki a koe, e mea ana au ka ngehea to ure. E kore e kaha ki te ai i au. Ko ai hia[?illegible], e kore e mutu to pirangi ki te tane maku. E Makarini, kei whakawaia koe e te Rewera, kia tupato i te kaimahi o te kino, kei whakawaia koe e te Maori ki te korero horihori. Kia rongo koe, e mea ana au tuku tata ki Waihou, waiho i konei. Heoi ano. Na tou hoa aroha, na Tara Porirua 2 August 1851 Friend, McLean, I have great affection for you. Friend, McLean, tell the truth, don't lie to me, but be truthful in your opinion, be honest. I do not lie to you when I say your penis will wilt and you will not be able to copulate with me. But . . .[illegible] your desire[?] to be a man for me will not end. McLean, don't be tempted by the Devil, beware the worker of evil, don't be tempted by false talk from the Maori. Listen, I say to make a direct path to Waihou and leave here. That's all. From your good friend, from Tara Porirua