Maori Deeds of Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand: Volume Two
Translation
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Translation.
Napier,
September 23, 1858.
1858. 23 September.
I have received
this day from Mr. Cooper One Hundred Pounds as payment for myOpako.
land at Opako which I have ceded to Victoria the Queen of England, Her Heirs theReceipt for £100.
Kings and Queens who may succeed Her for ever. When the land is surveyed, and its extent and quality ascertained, the remainder of the money will be paid if there be any balance due.Na Uru Peni.
Witnesses to the payment and signatures—
H. Brooking, Customs Clerk, Napier.
Karaitiana.
Renata Kawepo.
A True Copy of Original Receipt.
Wellington, September 23rd, 1874.