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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.

This Deed written on the 16th day of December 1844 Witnesseth the consent of Te 1844. 16 December.Remuera.Joseph Robinson. Hoterene the owner of the property described in this document as also that of Mr. Robinson on his own behalf. Now it is hereby decided by Te Hoterene to give up entirely and sell a certain piece of land near to the Tamaki Road to Joseph Robinson as a residence for himself and his children after him for ever. This piece which is now surrendered is very close to the place formerly sold by Paul and his people to Mr. [35 acres.] Robinson and the boundaries are marked by posts on every side by Te Hoterene. These are the articles paid by Joseph Robinson for this property: 3 Boxes, l Axe &c. &c. [as in the original deed]. As Witness the names and marks herein written on this the 16th day of December 1844.

[Signatures.]

[Witness.]

A True Transcript of' Certified Copy of Original Deed. No. 79.P.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, lst July, 1880.