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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

Deeds—No. 24

Deeds—No. 24.

Putakaka Block, Doubtless Bay, Mangonui District.

Know all men by these presents that I Bowrua or Ware Cowrie a Chief of Mongaruewie 1836. 1 November.Mangonui District. and Oduru on the first day of November One thousand eight hundred and thirty-six have sold unto Thomas Phillips, George Thomas and Thomas Burgess of Mongaruewie, Putakaka. Doubtless Bay, New Zealand, their heirs executors and assigns for ever all Rights Titles. Thomas and Phillips. and Interest (excepting 6 spars now standing and belonging to Stephen Wrathall and two page 28trees belonging to Mr. Gudger) to a settlement now called Peutocarca with all the surrounding parts of which settlement I the said Bowrua or Ware Cowrie give all claims up [200 acres.] to the said Thomas Phillips, George Thomas and Thomas Burgess, and I Bowrua or Ware Cowrie have received of the above Thomas Phillips, George Thomas and Thomas Receipt for £10 Burgess as a full and just payment in sterling money (£10) Ten Pounds for which I forfeit all rights and claims or my heirs and successors to the above their heirs and successors for ever. In Witness whereof I set my hand and seal this first day of November 1836.

Bowrua or Ware Cowri x.
Tanuware x his mark.

Witness—

William Wells.
Robert Twait x my mark.
Stephen Wrathall.
James Whitaker x my mark.

No.279a.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 13th March, 1879.