Maori Deeds of Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand: Volume Two

Translation

Translation.

Napier, 18th October, 1865.

1865. 18 October. Tiraumea.

We have

this day received the sum of Twenty five Pounds (£25) from Dr. Featherston

Receipt for £25.

We have already received the sum of Fifty Pounds (£50) from Mr. McLean making altogether Seventy five Pounds that we have received for this land the boundaries of which are hereunder set forth and which it has been truly agreed to finally cede to Victoria the Queen of England and to the Kings or Queens who may succeed her for

Boundaries.

ever. The boundaries of this land are Tiraumea, thence along the Tiraumea to Ihuraua thence along the Ihuraua to Mangatakoto, thence along the Mangatakoto to the source of Mangaone thence along the Mangaone to Tiraumea.

When the survey of this land is completed the balance to be paid will be arranged

[Witness.]

[Signatures.]

Correct Translation.

T. E. Young,
Translator, Native Department.

A True Copy of Original Receipt and Translation.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, October 5th, 1874.