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You have, perhaps, heard of my great meeting, known as "Te Matapihi," when all the tribes assembled at Putiki.

This is all I have to say to you. My words are few, but they are, nevertheless, full of love and affection for you.

From your true friend,
Metekingi Paetahi,

(Formerly Maori representative in the
General Assembly
.)