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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

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This is to certify that I Richard Tamaka have this day the 14th of 1839. 14 May.Kaihu No. 2. May in the year of our Lord 1839, sold to Richard Davis for and in behalf o£ the Church Missionary Society that piece of land I purchased of Irikohe: that piece of land also which I Church of England Mission. purchased of Edward Wana. Bounded on one side by a stream of water called Kaihu: on the other sides by land belonging to the Church Missionary Society. These pieces [10 acres.] of land are called Kaihu, situated in the District of Waimate near the house of Mr. Wade, containing by estimation ten acres more or less. Consideration given as payment in Cash £14. To attest the truth of the above statement we have written our names Receipt for £14. below.

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