1844. 6 April.Epsom.Receipt for first instalment.Received from Edward Other of Auckland the sum of Five Pounds Sterling, and also Ten Blankets as part payment for Fifty acres of ground, with all Timber or Wood whatsoever is at present growing thereon, as also a right and title to all mines minerals &c. beneath the same belonging to me Te Hira, situated at the South side and adjoining a Swamp laying between Mount Hobson and One Tree Hill. Sold to the said Edward Other his Heirs and Executors at the rate of Fifteen Shillings sterling the statute acre. The Balance or remainder of Purchase money namely Thirty-two Pounds ten Shillings to be paid when the Government Grant is issued which we agree to execute in the usual manner.