Translation.
1854. 6 November.
Whaingaroa District
We have received
this day the sum of Forty pounds (£40) being a first instalment for our lands situated on the coast of Whaingaroa, the names of which are, Patikirau, Tokamawhitiwhiti, Te Wakaauakitahi, Kawakawa, Rukuruku and finishing at Tauterei. These monies will be repaid by us to Mr. McLean when we give up this land hereafter.Te Akau.
In testimony whereof we hereunto affix our names and marks on the sixth day ofReceipt for £40, advance
November 1854.Na Ruhana x his mark
Peneamine
Tekau Ngawaka
Rangititia
Te Wairoa
Henare Takerei
Wikiriwhi Paekau
Terupapere Wirihana
Tamihana Rangitarure
Atareta Rangiokioki
Witnesses—
Sd. John P. Russell, Settler, Wairarapa
Sd. Archd. A. MacInnes, Clerk, N. Land P. Dept
True Translation
Donald McLean
Chief Commissioner
A True Copy of Original-Receipt and Translation.
Wellington August. 26th 1875.