Know all men by these presents that we the undersigned chiefs residents and proprietors 1838. 25 May.Hokianga District. of land on the River Hokianga have this 25th day of May in the year of our Araiteuru.John Martin. Lord 1838 Bargained sold and made over to John Martin his heirs and assigns for ever that portion of land called by the Natives Araiteuru on the South Head of Hokianga and extending Eastward on the South side of the Head to a fresh water called Pongariki [50 acres.], and on the North side of the same to a fresh water run called Tai Haruru the said John Martin his heirs and assigns to have the use of the said water runs.

The payment for the above mentioned land made in the manner following, viz., £10 sterling and property amounting in all to £20. Receipt.