Translation.
1854. 27 July.
We have received
on this twenty seventh (27) day of July in the year 1854 the sum of Fifty pounds (£50) being, the first instalment for our land named Katikako. TheLower Waikato District
boundary commences at Katikako, thence in the course of that stream to Matariki, Thence to Wairererua thence to the boundary of the land sold by Hemi and on to theKatikako.
boundary of Wahatane, and on to Tawapko, thence to Waitetuna in the course of whichBoundaries
stream it runs to Katikako. When the said land has been surveyed the total amount of purchase money will be decided upon. In testimony of the receipt of these monies on this day we hereunto affix our names and marks.Receipt for £ 50, first instalment
(Signed) Hakiaha x
" Hetaraka
" Wata Kukutai
(Signed) Patene Puhata x
" Nini Waka
" Na Hori Manihera
Witnesses—
(Signed) C. L. Nugent, Native Secretary
" C. O. Davis, Interpreter
True Translation
Donald McLean
Chief Commissioner
A True Copy of Original-Receipt and Translation.
Wellington July. 22nd 1875.