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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

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Awanui Decr. 27th 1839.
1839. 27 December.Know all men by this Book, We Noble Panakareao sell on the 27 day of December Kaimaumau. 1839 a piece of land to Thomas Grenville, with all things thereunto appertaining known Thos. Grenville. [1,200 acres.] by the name of "Kaimaumau," bounded on the South by Atepongo from thence to Kaingapuketurua, on the West the Kainga Wai, on the North going to the Huri, following the sea coast until you come to Atiaia On the East by Okui crossing to the Pipi to Kaimaumau to the Atepongo the commencement of the boundary. Payment Receipt. Thirty Eight Pounds Twelve Shillings Sterling. Fifty yards square for the Church Mission and as a landing place for the people of the Church reserved.

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