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A compendium of official documents relative to native affairs in the South Island, Volume One.

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[Translation.]

We, the people of Ngatikuia and Rangitane, whose names are attached to this paper or deed, do fully and faithfully agree on this day, on the sixteenth of the days of Febuary, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, to sell and for ever finally transfer all our lands in this Island, with all the places at the Kaituna, and the Hoiere, and all other places to which we have any right, to Victoria, the Queen of England, or to the Kings or Queens who may succeed her for ever and ever, in consideration of the payment to us of one hundred pounds (£100), which money has been paid into our hands this day by Mr. McLean, the Land Commissioner. The reserves and cultivations for our own use having been defined and set apart for us.

We therefore, in testimony of the aforesaid payment, made to us this day, hereunto sign our names, and attach our sacred marks, under this shining sun, as binding upon us for ever.

[Here follow the signatures.]