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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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1834. 20 June.Motu Apo. Know all men by this writing o£ ours, that I Waremokaikai have let go and sold unto Philip H. King and his relatives for ever for him or them to hold or to do what they like Philip H. King. with, the Island of my forefathers called Motu Apo (or more generally known by [1 acre.] Tepahi’s Island) opposite the Koutou and near Tepuna, and all trees growing thereon Receipt. and every thing else there. This is the payment which has been received by me, one Blanket, 1 Hoe and 1 lb. of Tobacco. Therefore I write my mark as a sign of this resignation and selling this 20th day of June in the Year 1834.

[Signature.]

[Witnesses.]

True Translation.

H. K.

No. 275O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 7th March, 1879.