Te Repo or Swamp, Kororareka, Bay of Islands District.
We the undersigned Chiefs of Kororarika in the Bay of Islands
do bargain and have 1838. 10 November.Bay of Islands District. this day sold to John Johnson of the above named Te Repo.John Johnson. Kororarika All that piece of land known by the name of the Repo or Swamp
[3 acres.] situated at the back of the above named Kororarika for his and her use for
ever, For and in consideration of the undermentioned articles, viz. Two Double
barrel Flint Guns and Two Great Coats. The said Swamp runs in a parallel line with
the Kororarika Beach. We therefore in consideration of the above payment do feel
ourselves well satisfied and from henceforth do give up all claim unto the said
piece of land called the Repo.
Receipt. Received this day of John Johnson Two Double Barrel Guns with Flint Locks
and Two Great Coats for and in consideration of the above mentioned Land.
Witness our hand and seal in the presence of undermentioned witness in the year
of our Lord 1838, on the 10th day of November.
Narah Parangi.L.S.
Mem Amene.L.S.
Akero x.
Tariha his mark x. l.s.
Witnesses—
Robert Davies his x mark.
Ed. Shannon.
True Copy.
H. Tacy Kemp.
A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed.No. 361c.O.L.C.
H. Hanson
Turton.
Wellington,
18th August, 1879.