Translation.
Received by us on this the 13th day of September, the sum of
Nineteen Pounds, 1864. 13 September. eighteen shillings (£19 . 18 . 0) being the full payment for the Road
from Whangarei Road To Otaika. up to the Otaika river, which has been surveyed by Mr. Searancke, and
distinctly laid off on the Plan here present, which has also been shewn to us.
Receipt for £19 . 18.
That Road commenced at Raumonga at Te Manihera's house (the width of the road
Boundaries. shall be one chain) thence to the crossing of the Otaika river to
Koketai, this shall be a
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thoroughfare for the Europeans and for ourselves, therefore dwe finally convey
this-place to the Queen for ever and ever.
Manihera.
Na Taurau.
rimi.
Te Keene x
Will. N. Searancke,
D.C.
A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.
H. Hanson
Turton.
Wellington,
March 25th, 1875.