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 and
Tirikohua
(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 and Receipt 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.
March 19,1856.
A True Copy of Original Receipt and Translation.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
July 22nd, 1875.