Translation.
1854. 26 July.
We have received
from Mr. McLean the sum of Fifty pounds (£50) once told, as aLower Waikato District
payment for our land at Parekakariki The boundary commences at Arakaikaeo, thence to Tarutaru, thence to Koihu, thence inland to Matarua, thence to Ngapuketuarua, thence to Whangamarino, Kaipeke, Te Hioi, and on to the outer boundary of Meremere,Parekakariki.
thence to the boundary of Rangitoea—the inner boundary Takingawairua—and on toReceipt for £50, first instalment
Matarua. When the land has been surveyed, the final amount of payment will be agreed upon. Upon the receipt of these monies on this 26th day of June, 1854.Hori te Rangi x
Enoka x
Hoani Tahawae x
Totaia te Hura x
Manu x
Te Whe x
TeTau x
Paratene Wahawahia x
Matangi x
Te
Taike x
Te Ketu x
Ko Poro x
Puarewa x
Ngahaeata x
Epiha x
Witnesses—
Ngakete
John P. Russell, Settler, Wairarapa
A True Copy of Original-Receipt and Translation.
Wellington July. 21st 1875.