Translation.
I have received
from Mr. McLean this the fifth day of September in the year 1855,1855. 5 September.
the sum of Fifteen pounds (£15) as payment for my claims in the Tomotomo andTirikohua
(Ruka’s Claims).
the Wakapipi and Purahokura, and Matamata o Taumore, these Lands I fully give up and make over under the shining sun of this day to the Queen of England, for ever andReceipt for £15.
ever. I shall not claim or interfere with any of these lands whatsoever, at Tirikohua, which has formerly been sold to the Europeans, because I have now received this sum of money in liquidation for my claims on these Lands.(Signed)
Ruka Taurua x.
"
Henare Ngahiwi x.
"
Ruka Kapuarangi.
Witnesses—
(Signed)
Ebenezer Baker, Clerk, Auckland.
" William Bailey Baker, 1st Clerk, Land P. Dept.
True Translation.
Donald McLean,
Chief Commissioner.
A True Copy of Original Receipt and Translation.
Wellington, July 22nd, 1875.