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Letter from William White to John Gare Butler, October 14th, 1823

Rev. W. White to Rev. John Butler. (In the “Hocken” Collection.)
MISSION HOUSE, WESLEYDALE,
WHANGAROA,
October 14th, 1823.

Revd. and Dear Sir,

It is now midnight, and I am very tired, and therefore cannot say much. I thank you for your kind remembrance of me, but you accuse me of negleet in your note. Did not my brother Turner tell you that his coming to the Kiddee Kiddee was not known to me till about half an hour before he came, and then I had not time to seek the dictionary in the stores? However, you shall have it by return of the messengers, accompanied by two dozen knives and forks.

At length a plan is fixed upon to spell New Zealand words. Will it answer? I fear not. However, I submit for conscience sake. I shall thank you in your next communication to furnish me with all the help you can on the subject of the N.Z. language. Ask Mr. Leigh what news.

Will you come and see us soon. I hope you will. We should be very happy to see you. Mr. and Mrs. Turner desire their kind love to you and your family. Mr. Hobbs, James and Luke (Luke Wade), the same. My kind love to Mrs. B., to Hannah, Sand, and his wife.

Accept the same to yourself from,

Your affectionate brother in Christ,


W. WHITE.
To the Rev. John Butler.