No 1. — Matutaere's letter to Wi Toko, Heremia, and Hopi. Ngaruawahia, 25th Jnne, 1863. To Wi Tako, to Meeemia, to Hapi. Sirs (friends), — Salutations to you. That (this letter) is to caution you to be careful, to be thoughtful (knowing) — that word to you (this is the word to you). The people are collecting percussion caps for Taranaki, for Ngatiruanui, for Whanganui, anjtf fbrNgatiraukawa. 0, hearken ! The (body) Fa of this Wheke (Waikato King Movement) will be burnt with fire (will blaze in war.) Enough. Will arise (arise.) Affix the figure-head of the canoe, soon it will be paddled (soon it will start for action.) To Wi Tako. Salutations to you. Enough. King Potatau, Hekene.
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Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1955, 10 September 1863, Page 7
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