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On the 1st September Mr. Taylor held a meeting at Kanihinihi, on the subject of the Gospel of God, for the uniting of both races under the protection of God and of the Queen. From your loving friends, Te Kawana Tawitorangi, Hoki Keeei Te Naeroa. To Governor Grey.

NGATITAMATERA TRIBE. Auckland, September 6, 1861. Friend, Governor Grey.— Salutations. Here have I been during your absence, lonely, weeping for you. It is right, O parent, that you should return hither as or to be a permanent or real father. The waters of my sea Hauraki (the Thames) were quiet when you left, and now upon your return they are still calm. The waves of other places have been rudely dashing, but you will quiet them. Do you calm down the tumultuous waves of the sea (i. e. the people), so that the land and the sea may rest. Do not be sad concerning this my speech. There is no wise man in the island, I therefore call to you —return, or I should say to you —welcome. Come back to be the priest (i. e. the director) for this island, to offer up prayers so that the tribes may outlive the storm. Welcome to the shore, O father of the Maori and Pakeha. This is my letter. From your loving son, Takaia. To Governor Grey.

NGAT1PIKIA0 TRIBE. Papa, Tauranga, September 16, 1861. Go, my letter, to Governor Grey. Friend, Salutations ! "Welcome! stranger from afar. It was my youngest son fetched thee from beyond the horizon, and drew thee hither. Welcome! Welcome!" Friend, the Governor, —Will you cause the sun to shine in New Zealand, or not? Look out at sea, —there is the wind. Now, O friend, who can spear that wind, and cause it to be calm? In my opinion, it is by you that it will be made calm, or perhaps not. I am very dark, because of this work—the Pakeha and Maori biting each other. God made man as a seed for his garden —God's garden in the world. I say, O friend, let that error at Kapiti be error sufficient between the Pakehas and Maories —that with Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata. It is said, Cease, and lo! it is upon the Ngapuhi, with Hone Heke and Kawiti. It is said, Cease, andlo!it is upon Taranaki with Te Rangitake. It is said, Cease, and lo! it is upon Waikato with Tamehana. In that case, both parties are obstinate. Friend, hearken. From Hauraki to the Manga-o-te-ra, Te Kani's place, is the portion of New Zealand upon which the sun is shining. There is One whose place is Heaven, namely, Jehovah. He gave his only Son, that those who believe in Him should not die, but have everlasting life. This is all I have to say to you. Turn over (in your mind) all this korero (talk). From your loving friend, Hapeta Te Irikau. To Governor Grey.

NGATIAPA TRIBE. Turakina, October 3rd, 1861. Friend, Mr. McLean, — Salutations to you. I have received your letter, informing mo of the coming of Governor Grey. Friend, we are glad that Governor Grey is coming back to his first place, because he is the only man we know, and his policy is clear. It is good that he should come again to bring back the wandering sheep, for they have strayed on another road—they have followed the path of Balaam, the son of Bosor. You are acquainted with the works of New Zealand (of the Maories). Formerly, they behaved well; now, the thoughts of this island have become confused in working out a different law for themselves. From your loving friend, Aperahajia Tipae. To Mr. McLean.

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TO SIR GEORGE GREY.