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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. 417

Deeds—No. 417.

Tarupa, etc., Block, Turanganui, Poverty Bay District.

This Indenture made the Tenth day of December in the year of our Lord 1839. 1839. 10 December.Poverty Bay District.Tarupa.J. W. Harris. Between Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu of the one part and John Williams Harris of the other part Whereas the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu being Chiefs of the tribe of Ngaitawiri in the territory of New Zealand and having right and authority to alienate the land hereinafter described hath contracted with the said John Williams Harris for the sale to him of the said land for the price and consideration hereinafter mentioned. And the same is now intended to be enfeoffed and conveyed to the said John Williams Harris in manner hereinafter expressed. Now this Indenture Witnesseth that in consideration of 77 yds. Printed Calico 250 lbs. Powder, 1 double and 1 single barrelled fowling piece 9 boxes Percussion Caps 10 Shirts 10 prs. Trowsers and 10 Duck frocks in hand well and truly delivered by the said John Williams Harris to the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and that the same is in full for the Receipt. absolute purchase of the inheritance in fee simple in possession of the land and hereditaments hereinafter described and intended to be hereby enfeoffed and conveyed the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote, and Rohu Rohu do hereby acknowledge and from the same and every part thereof do acquit release and for ever discharge the said John Williams Harris his heirs and assigns and also the said land They the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote, and Rohu Rohu Have given granted and enfeoffed and by these presents do give grant enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Williams Harris his Heirs and Assigns All that piece or parcel of land or tract of ground known or called by the names of Tarupa," "Ta Uhi" and "Tou Mataotamahae bearing North 526 yards, East and by South 286 yards, South 312 yards, and West and Bouandaries.[148 acres.] by South 325 yards or howsoever the said parcel or tract of ground or any part thereof is bounded situate known or distinguished. Together with all ways paths waters woods timber and other trees mines and other metals and all appurtenances to the said land belonging or in anywise appertaining. And all the right and title whatsoever of the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu or any of the tribe of Ngaitawiri in or to the same or any part thereof To have and to hold the said parcel or tract of land hereditaments and premises hereinbefore described and hereby granted enfeoffed and confirmed or intended so to be with their and every of their rights privileges advantages and appurtenances whatsoever unto and for the use and behoof of the said John Williams Harris his heirs and assigns for ever. And the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu for themselves and their heirs do hereby covenant with the said John Williams Harris his heirs and assigns that the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote and Rohu Rohu and their heirs do shall and will warrant and for ever defend unto and to the use of the said John Williams Harris his heirs and assigns All the said parcel or tract of land and premises hereby granted and enfeoffed against them the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Ruke, Potote, and Rohu Rohu and all and every other person and persons whomsoever page 386 claiming the said land or any part thereof. In Witness whereof the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga, Tikirau, Ruke, Potote, and Rohu Rohu have hereunto affixed their seals and signatures the day and year first within written.

Potote.
Ko Ratahi rohu rohu.
Ko pahi.
Ko rawenga.
Ko tikirau.
Ko Ruka.
Ko Maranga.

Signed sealed and delivered by the said Pahi, Maranga, Kawenga Tikirau, Ruke, Potote, and Rohu Rohu, the same having been first read over andexplained, which they seemed perfectly to understand in our presence—

Aperahama.
Matawaiti.

No. 347a.O. L. C. A True Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 4th August, 1879.