Translation.
Auckland,
22nd September, 1855.
I have this day received the sum of One hundred pounds from
Mr. McLean through the1855. 22 September.Makaretu. hands of Mr. Kemp, these monies being an advance upon the lands shortly
to be sold toReceipt for £100, advance the Government of New Zealand. The name of the land is "Makaretu" in the
Ruataniwha, Hawke's Bay.
£100—By cheque.
The mark of Hapuku Ika o te Moana x.
Witness—
John White, Interpreter, L.P.D.
A True Transcript of Office Copy of Original Receipt.
Wellington, February 18th, 1876.