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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

Deeds—No. 56

Deeds—No. 56.

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.