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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

Translation

Translation.

We the undersigned (Native Chiefs) of the Tribe Ngatiwhatua do fully consent this 1845. 21 February.Okura. White and Wilson. day to deliver and sell to Robert White and George Wilson a portion of land situate on the right bank of the river "Okura:" the said land to be possessed with all wood water and everything else upon the said land. We will not sell the said land to any other individual but our claim to the said place is become null and void, and we fully give up the said land with all things thereupon to Robert White and George Wilson, their heirs and assigns to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.
Boundaries. Bounded on one side by the river Okura—bounded on another side Boundaries. [1,000 acres.] by the Creek Huruhuru—bounded on another by the ridge Paparaorao—and on the other side by a line from Paparaorao to the river Okura.
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Payment. 10 prs. Blankets, 100 lbs. Tobacco, 2 Gowns, 5 Shirts, 2 Coats, 2 Guns, 1 Box, 3 Cartouche boxes, 1 cask-Powder, £10 cash.

Receipt. We assent to this document, and because we are all agreed respecting the contents of this document we affix our names and marks on this day of Feby. 21st in the year of our Lord 1845.

No. 170.P.C. True Translation.

C. O. B. Davis.