1839. 11 November.Bay of Islands District.This Indenture made the 11th of November in the year of our Lord 1839, Between John Edward Hargraves and Puhi a Native Chief of New Zealand in the Country of New Zealand, in the Island of New Zealand for and in consideration of the sum of Papamahi.J. E. Hargraves.Receipt for £15. £15 Sterling in good and lawful money to him in hand well and truly paid by the said John Edward Hargraves at or before the insealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, Have granted bargained sold enfeoffed released and confirmed And by these presents do grant bargain sell enfeoff release and confirm unto the said John Edward Hargraves his heirs and assigns for ever All and the whole of his landed property and timber ways water and water courses and every part thereof known and distinguished by the name The Papamahi. Boundaries as follows: Boundaries. [12 acres.] A stone bearing South running across the out line to the Bd.; 2, to the tall Kauri tree in the forest; 3 boundary to the ratura tree across the River due North; 4 boundary the puriri tree to the Taraire tree by the road from the Pa. With right title interest or claim which he now has or hereafter may have into and upon the above mentioned land and timber and that the said Puhi hath good rightful power and lawful right to grant bargain sell and convey the same in manner and form as the same is mentioned to be granted bargained sold and conveyed to the said John Edward Hargraves his heirs assigns executors and administrators. And the said Puhi doth hereby demise release and for ever quit claim to the said John Edward Hargraves his Heirs and Assigns Executors and Administrators for ever. Signed and sealed the 11th day of November 1839.