No. II.
Hohu, etc., Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui
District.
1835. 12 January.Mangonui District.Be it remembered that on this 12th day of January A.D. 1835, We
the undersigned Chiefs in New Zealand have this day sold bargained unto, and
received payment from Hohu, Etc.
Mr. Thomas Florance for the under
named Tracts of land, viz. Hohu, Pikinga, Toropapa and Puketapu, the whole being
situated on the N.E. side of the river Kaeo, commencing Thomas Florance. at a marked Feru tree on the N.E. side of said river: thence N. 35°
West.—chains to Boundaries. [100 acres.] a water course: thence by said water course—chains: N. Westerly—chains:
thence N.W.—chains to the eminence of Pa Rairai: thence N.W. i.e. from said
eminence Parairai to Waikara Creek: thence eastly by said creek to a large
kaikatea tree: thence S.W. to the aforesaid river: thence by said river to the
place of beginning. About 100 acres.
Further, we the said Chiefs Do hereby agree and bind ourselves and heirs by these
presents to guarantee from this day forward unto the said Thomas Florance, his
heirs or assigns, full and sole right of soil and peaceable possession for ever of
the said tracts of land with all Trees, Timbers, Streams, Creeks or ponds of
water, Mines, Ores or Minerals which now are or hereafter may be on or in the said
tracts of land.
Receipt. Payment. 1 Cask Powder, 2 Blankets, 1 Musket, 1 Looking Glass, 2 great
Coats, 2 prs. Blue Trowsers, 1 Razor Strop &c., 1 Gown, 1 Bag of Shot, 1
large chest complete, 1 best Razor in case. Amount £20.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our signatures on the day and date
hereof.
Signed Na x Taka.
Na x Kawe.
Na x Taro.
Witness to Taka's signature—
(Signed) Thomas Umbers.
True Copy.
H. Tacy Kemp.
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