This Indenture made and entered into this Fifith day of January in the Year of our 1839. 5 January.Hokianga District. Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine Between Hami Patara, and Hohepa and Ko Ranciwakataka.William Nicholas. Waiotara and Ko hoani and Ko ruatarav and Ko ware and Ke te hoa, and Ko turau and Ko te kapa all Native Chiefs and residents of the river Waima in Hokianga New Zealand of the one part and William Nicholas of the river Waima aforesaid Sawyer of the other Part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of paying the articles hereinafter reserved and of the covenants hereinafter contained on the part of page 258the said William Nicholas, his heirs, Executors, administrators and assigns to be paid and performed, They the said Hami Patara, and Hohepa, and Ko Waiotara, and Ko hani, and Ko ruatara, and Ko ware, and Ko te hoa, and Ko turau, and Ko te kopa, their Heirs, administrators and assigns Hath covenant, Sell, release, and Deliver unto the said William Nicholas his heirs, Executors, administrators and assigns All that part, portion or parcell of Land Situated Laying and being on the river Waima in New Zealand aforesaid and known by the name of Rangiwakataka now in the occupation of the Boundaries. [1,000 acres.] said William Nicholas bounded to the Westward by the main river Waima from a spot called Ko te tourangatira to a spot called Keriwenua, distance by Water supposed two miles, and from Keriwenua in a strait line to a single Kauri tree called by the Natives Kei te kauri tutahi from thence along the ridge of certain Hills called Ko nga kiriparauri, Kotuepu to the afore mentioned spot Ko te tou rangatira and from thence along the creek called Ko Pa Rau Wati Wati to the main river, Together with all the timber thereon To Have and To Hold and posses the same His Heirs Receipt for cash and goods. Executors and Administrators for ever free from all debts, demands, or incumbrances whatsoever without further molestation or anoyance from the above mentioned Chiefs their Heirs Executors and Assigns, He the said William Nicholas do pay unto the said Hoami patara, Hohepa, and Ko Waiotara, and Ko hoani, and Ko ruatara, and Ko ware, and Ko te hoa, and Ko turau, and Ko te kopa the aforesaid Chiefs the Articles aforesaid (viz.) Two Casks of Powder, two Bags of Shot, 3½ Pair (or seven) Blankets One Pound in Money two Chests six Spades, seven Shirts one Shawl and Frock coat two rugs ten pounds of Tobacco one Handkerchief one Fowling piece two Muskets, two Grown Pieces on the date of signing this Indenture, The Premises and Property to all intents and purposes Sold, Delivered and given possession of to the said William Nicholas his Heirs administrators and assigns for ever. In Witness whereof we the said chiefs have set our Hands and Seals this fifth day of January one thousand Eight hundred and thirty-nine.