Tu-hinga | TranscriptTranscript: Aperira 11 1877
Kia Henare Matua
E hoa he korero kei au ko taku mahi o mua kua puta mai i mea atu au kia Noa kaua he hui i aua ra kia taea nga ra moku ka karanga ai he hui ko tenei kia tere te mahi nga whare o Heta raua ko Te Hapuku maku te mahi mo aua whare he kupu atu tenei ara aku kia koe kaore ka hoki mai ano taku mahi kia au me taku katoa nga iwi me tuku mai enei ra kia au kaore au e tirotiro ra mo taku hui e ki nei au maaku te mahi mo aua whare.
Na ApiataWhakamāoritanga | Translation11 April 1877
To Henare Matua
Friend, I have something to say about my previous work which has emerged. I asked Noa to postpone all meetings until I am ready to announce dates of my own. The construction of Heta and Te Hapuku's houses needs immediate attention. I will personally oversee this work. My message is straightforward: all my work and all those under me will be returned under my supervision. I need this time set aside for me. Finding a meeting time is not my current focus. As I have made clear, I will personally oversee the work on those houses.
