Translation.
1848. 25 March. Manukau District.
This Deed
written on the 25th of March one thousand eight hundred and forty eight—The consenting of Katipa and the Chiefs and men of Ngatiteata—also the consenting of Queen Victoria for herself—We the owners or the land herein described do hereby consent to sell this Land to Queen Victoria for the Sum of Fifty Pounds Sterling nowWharau No. I.
given to us and we now give up and make over to Victoria the Queen of England and to the Kings or Queens after her for ever this Land and all appurtenances.Boundaries.
to Waimatuku The boundary to the West is the Sea shore until it reaches Te Matatahi thence to Te Wharau—The boundary on the Manukau commences at Te Wharau and joins Kokoreke.See our names—
(Signed) Katipa x.
Ihaia Manga.
Hohaia x.
Wiremu Maihi
Rori.
Paora Tani.
Hori Katipa.
Aporo.
Wiremu Kakahi.
Our names and marks written in the presence of—
(Signed)James Baber, Clk., Survey Office.
" C. O. Davis, Auckland, Interpreter.
" James Russell.
We have received Fifty Pounds wherefore we write our names. Receipt for £50.
(Signed) Katipa x.
Ihaia Manga.
Hohaia x.
Wiremu Maihi
Rori.
Paora Tani.
Hori Katipa.
Aporo.
Wiremu Kakahi.
(Signed)James Baber, Clk., Survey
Office.
C. O. Davis, Auckland, Interpreter.
James Russell.
A true translation.
(Signed) John Jermyn Symonds, Native Secretary.
A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.
Wellington, July 12th, 1875.