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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. 76

Deeds—No. 76.

Paihia (Land at), Bay of Islands District.

Paihia, Bay of Islands,
New Zealand, May 22,1825.

Memo.

1825. 22 May.Bay of Islands District.Paihia (Land at).Purchased by Henry Williams in the name of the Church Missionary Society from a chief called Watta Prow all that Hill standing immediately at the back of the houses Church of England Mission. [5 acres.] occupied by the Europeans for the number of eight articles of Trade, viz.
1 Iron Pot. 1 Adze.
1 Hoe. 1 Red Shirt.
1 Axe. 1 Hatchet.
1 Spade. 1 Dk. Trowsers.
page 63

In witness whereof we set our hands.

Signed. Henry Williams.
Watta Prow x his mark.

In the presence of—

R. Davis.

True Copy.

Henry Tacy Kemp.

A True Transcript of Certified Copy. No. 299e.O.L.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 17th April, 1879.