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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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Translation.

1839. 10 September.Mangawhare.I Tirarau hereby agree to sell Mangaware to Mr. Thomas Spencer Forsaith for 50 Pounds in money and one coat. These are the boundaries of this Land, viz. on one side by the River Kaihu, following its course until it reaches the foot of the hill called T. S. Forsaith. [400 acres.] Motuaronga the which hill (or elevated Land) forms the boundary on the other side extending to the Wairoa River.

[Witnesses.]

[Signature.]

1840. 23 May.Receipt for cash and goods. I hereby acknowledge to have received Fifty pounds lawful coin of Great Britain, and in addition one double Barrel gun, five muskets, five blankets, two Jackets, two Trowsers, and one coat as payment in full for the said Estate.

Signed Tirarau. (L.S.)
Paikea (L.S.)

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of—
(Signed) William Hay.
Taurau Native Chief.
Waiki Native Chief.

Manga Ware, May 23, 1840.

True Copy and Correct Translation.

C. Davis, Interpreter.