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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.

We (two) consent to alienate a certain piece of land called Kohiraunui to William 1844. 3 December.Auckland District. Hart, the place belonging to ourselves.
This is the consideration for that land: £60 in Cash, 2 prs. Trousers, 2 Coats Kohiraunui No. 1. 4 Boots, 2 Waistcoats 4 Shirts.
We have pointed out the boundaries of that land at Kohiraunui to William Hart, and in consideration of certain payment received by us we surrender this land to William William Hart. [400 acres.] Hart, for the use of himself or his Children for ever.
At the time of this writing we have received £5 in Cash as an earnest for that land. Receipt for £5, earnest money. If the Governor consents to this sale Mr. Hart is to give us £55 Cash as the remainder of the payment. If the Governor does not consent then we will repay the £5, received by us from Mr. Hart.

[Signatures.]

[Witness.]