Riria Block (James Berghan), Mangonui District.
1836. 14 May.Mangonui District.Know all men by these presents that We The Tyupa, Taheary,
Ekewa, and Wary Cowri Native Chiefs of Mungonui, Doubtless Bay, New Zealand on the
14th of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six do
sell and make over unto Riria. and James Berghan of Mungonui their heirs and successors for ever all
James Berghan. lights titles and interest to all the Land &c. &c. known
by the native name of the Re Boundaries. Rea. Bounded on the South by the Waterfall on the North by a dry Creek or
Gully [50 acres.] and to extend back to the first high range of hills. We the Tyupa,
Taheary, Ekewa and Wary Cowri aforesaid for ourselves heirs and successors deliver
unto and James Berghan aforesaid their heirs and successors the land &c.
&c. as above described as a lawfull and just purchase according to New
Zealanders manner of selling Receipt for payment. land. Receiving as full and just payment 80 lbs. of Tobacco 1 Cask of
Powder 2 pair of Blankets and 2 Crown pieces, the Land &c. &c. to
be held by the aforesaid William Murphy and James Berghan their heirs and
&c. without let or hindrance from us our heirs &c. for ever, in
Witness whereof we set our hands and seals this the 14th day of May 1886.
Tyupa my mark x.
Tahrary my mark x.
Ekewa my mark x.
Wari Cowri my mark x.
Witnesses—
Thomas Ryan my x mark.
John Brook.
No. 239N.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
19th February, 1879.