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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. 89

Deeds—No. 89.

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 Blankets3 Plane Irons
2 Iron pots3 Combs
2 Hoes3 Knives
1 Spade2 Pounds Tobacco
2 Axes3 Scissors
2 Adzes6 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.