Translation.
We the undersigned Native Chiefs of the tribe of Ngatipaoa do
fully, consent this day to 1844. 31 December.Auckland District.Awaawaroa.Isaac Merrick. make over and sell to Thomas Crummer, George B. Owen, Thos. Stewart and
Isaac Merrick a portion of land situate at "Awaawaroa" on the Island of "Waiheke,"
the said place to be held with all woods, stones or metals, on or beneath (the
surface of the ground) waters and every other thing or all other things now
visible or that may be seen thereafter. We will not sell the said land to any
other individual, but our claim to the said place is (now) null and void, and we
give it up and sell it to be held, held securely by Thos. George B. Owen Crummer,
Thos. Stewart and Isaac Merrick, by their heirs after them, and by whomsoever they
shall appoint; the said land and all things thereupon to be most securely held, at
the present time, after this, and for ever.
Boundaries. Commencing at a Point named "Tirahopuhopu," running along Mr. Boundaries. [900 acres.] Taylor's boundary line until it reaches the Mountain "Pukeokai," ascending
the base of the said Mountain it goes straight to the river "Awaawaroa:" running
along the side of the said river, including "Te Mitimiti" it continues its course
along the banks of the river until it joins the headland of "Tirahopuhopu."
Payment. 1 Whale Boat, 100 figs Tobacco, 10 Blankets, £24 Cash. Receipt.
We assent to the truth of this document, and because it is just and true we affix
our names below on this day of December the 31st in the year of our Lord 1844.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]
True Translation.
C. Davis.