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Another word, my message is to Tikaokao Chief of Tongiporutu, toTe Wetini Chief of Tararik', to Takerei of the Kauri, to Hikaka of Papatea, to Reihana of Wliataroa, to To Wetini of Hangatiki, to Eru3ra of Mohoaonui, to To Paetai of Huiterangiora, to Hcuheu of Taup", to Paerata of the I'apa, to Te Ati of Aroheua, to Rpiha of Kihikihi, to Iliaia of Hairini, to Hoaui of Rangiawhia, and Hori te Waru, to Tamihana of Tamahere, to Rewi at Ngaruawhia—to all of you. You requested me to investigate the subject and send you tlio truth, which is this. Friends, tliis wrong is William King's. Another wrong has been committed by Taranaki greater than all the evils that have been done in the land.* Let your thoughts be true to the words (or pledges) given to me by you and which we considered to be right. Friends, the work that you have to do is that which is right anil that only. Don't you look towards the foolish works of this land. Friends listen to me—former days were days of error, the days that succeeded were days of truth, let this be your only work to obey the word of the Great Father in Heaven, which is a line that has one end above and the other reaching down to the earth. That is the fighting for us, be true to your agreement with me. Friends listen to me. The cause of this war is the land only. Not the King. Let not the evil spirit lead you into temptation. From your true friend in the Lord, From Wi Tako Ngatata.

Appendix No. 2, New Plymouth, December 4th, 1859. Sir, — I have the honor to inform you, that on Tuesday, 29th ultimo, I paid an instalment of one hundred pounds to Teira aud others for their land at Waitara. On Friday, 25th ultimo, I went to Waitara, to inform Win. King that I purposed doing so. On Tuesday, 29th ultimo, he came to town with a party of about thirty to oppose it. I prevailed on them to meet Teira's party and discuss the question, which was done in a very orderly manner, in the presence of a very large audience of Europeans. Win. King avowed his determination to oppose the sale, without advancing any reason for doing so; upon which I put a series of questions to him, which I called upon the Rev. Mr. Whiteley to ■witness. Q. Does the land belong to Teira and party?— A. Yes, the land is theirs, but I will not let them sell it. Q. Why will you oppose their selling wliat is their own? — A. Because I do not wish for the land to be disturbed; and although they have floated it, I will not let it go to sea. Q. Shew me the correctness or justice of your opposition? — A. It is enough, Parris, their bellies are full with the sight of the money you have promised them, but don't give it to them; if you to, I won't let you have the land, but will take it and cultivate it myself. Teira stops in town since he received the instalment, considering it not safe for him to stop at Waitara. I have, &c, (Signed) Robert Parris, District Commissioner. The Chief Commissioner, &c, &c., &c, Auckland.

Appendix No. 3. Know all men by this book. We, chiefs of Waikato, do let go and sell these lands cf ours tc George Clarke, the Protector of Natives for H. VI. Victoria, Queen of England, her Heire and Successors, •whether male or female, the land and all things tint are on or under this land, we sell to George Clarke the Protector of Natives for an estate for the Queen, her Heirs and Successors, whether male or female, for ever. The beginning of the Northern boundary is at Tongapourutu, the Western boundary is along the sea shore between Tongapourutu and Waitotara, and on the South beginning from Waitotara and going inland to Piraunui. We receive these payments on behalf of the tribes of Waikato for their interest in the said land, One hundred and fifty pounds money, two horses, two saddles, and two bridles, one hundred red blankets. Witness our names and signs, written in Auckland, on this thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty-two. (Signed) Te Kati, Witnesses— Te Wherowhero. (Signed) J. Coates, Gsohgb Clarke, Sub-Protector. True Translation—(Signed) Thomas S. Forsaith.

• Thll refeis to tb« murden committed by the Taranakii at New Plymouth.

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