Maori Deeds of Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand: Volume One

Translation

Translation.

Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, N.Z., 13th December, 1873.

Received

from the Honourable Donald McLean by the hands of George Burton acting

1873. 13 December. Poverty Bay District.

on behalf of the Queen, the sum of Two thousand nine hundred and forty two pounds, fifteen shillings, and sixpence, as full payment for our claim to that piece of land at Turanga, comprising—acres more or less and known as Patuatahi block. And we

Patutahi, Wairoa Claims.

further agree to sign our names to any other document that may be deemed necessary for the final conveyance to the Queen relinquishing all right and title to the same.

Receipt for £2,942 . 15 . 6.

(Signed) Te PeRe and others.

A True Copy of Original Receipt and Translation.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, April 5th, 1875.