Tukawera Block, Oruru River, Mangonui District.
Know all men by these presents that We Taweedee and Tuckamun
Native Chiefs of 1839. 15 November.Mangonui District. Doubtless Bay New Zealand this 15th day of November in the year of our
Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine for and in consideration of 2£ two
pounds sterling, 2 casks or 50 1b. of Gunpowder, do sell let and make over unto
James Tukawera. James Berghan. Berghan of Mungonui, Doubtless Bay, New Zealand all that piece or parcel
of Land [40 acres.] situated in the Oruru River and known by the Native name of Tuckawero and
all Timber Water mines and minerals belonging to said piece of land, Bounded on
all sides by Landmarks laid down by both parties. We acknowledge to have received
the above Receipt. payment in hand from the aforesaid James Berghan in consideration for the
Land, Timber &c. &c. as above described to be held by the said
James Berghan his heirs and successors for ever without let or hindrance from us
our heirs or successors for ever.
In Witness whereof we set our hands and seals this.15th day of November 1839.
Taweedee my x mark and seal.
Tuckamun my x mark and seal.
Witness—
Thomas Ryan my x mark.
A True Copy of Original Deed. No. 259a.O.L.C.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
19th February, 1879.