Know all men by these presents that we the undersigned Native Chiefs of Rallamatta 1837. 21 December. Doubtless Bay New Zealand do sell let and make over unto William Murphy of Oparera No. 1. Mangonui, New Zealand all rights titles and interest to all the Land and Timber known W. Murphy. by the name of Oparera and Bounded in front by Okakenga: sides and back according [400 acres.] to land marks and all the bush land. Be it further understood and to prevent all disputes and misunderstanding hereafter that we for ourselves heirs and successors do let sell and make over unto William Murphy his heirs and successors for ever all rights titles and interest to all the Bush land and Timber as above described.

We the undersigned Native Chiefs do acknowledge to have recd. of William Receipt. Murphy of Mangonui New Zealand 2 kegs of Powder, 2 pair Blankets, half a Cask of Tobacco, as a full and just payment for the bush land and Timber as above described to be held by William Murphy his heirs and successors for ever without let or hinderance from us our Heirs and Successors for ever. In Witness whereof we set our hands and seals this 21st of December 1837.