Te Karaka Block, Paihia, Bay of Islands District.
1831. 13 August.Bay of Islands District.Agreement made between Revd. H. Williams on behalf of the
Church Missionary Society on the one part and Ngehe, Hake, Rapa and Te Aua chiefs
of the Bay of Islands on the other part, Witnesseth, that in consideration of the
undermentioned articles, viz.,
Karaka.
Church of England Mission.
3 Blankets | 3 Plane Irons |
2 Iron pots | 3 Combs |
2 Hoes | 3 Knives |
1 Spade | 2 Pounds Tobacco |
2 Axes | 3 Scissors |
2 Adzes | 6 Pipes |
paid to us the aforesaid chiefs, by the said Henry Williams, We give up
all right and title to that portion of land called the Karaka together with all
Woods and Waste lands
[100 acres.] connected with the same in favour of the Church Missionary Society
henceforth and for ever. In witness whereof we affix our marks this 13th day of
August, 1831.
Henry Williams.
The mark of x Ngeile.
The mark of x Te Aua.
The mark of x Hake.
The mark of Te Rapa.
Witnesses—
(Signed) A. N. Brown.
W. Fairburn.
W. Williams.
True Copy.
Henry Tacy Kemp.
No. 299k.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
18th April, 1879.