Translation.
I have received
from Mr. McLean the principal Commissioner for the purchase of Lands for the Government of New Zealand, the sum of Forty pounds (£40.) on this seventh (7), day of August, in the year 1855. This is the last and final payment for te1855. 7 August.
Te Puni And Other Blocks.
Puni, te Roto, te Kopu o Rangitakina, te Maro-ohinewai, Waihoehoe, and Tirikohua. These lands are now for ever given with all thereunto appertaining to the Queen and toReceipt for £40, final payment.
the Kings and Queens who may succeed Her for ever. These monies are for all the Ngatiteata.(Signed) Katipa.
Witnesses—
(Signed) John White, Interpreter, Land P. Dept.
William B. Baker, 1st
Clerk, Land P. Dept.
A True Copy of Original Receipt and Translation.
Wellington, August 4th, 1875.