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

Translation

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 te 1855. 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 to Receipt 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.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, August 4th, 1875.