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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

Mana Island, Porirua, Wellington District

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Mana Island, Porirua, Wellington District.

This Indenture made the twenty-fifth day of April one thousand eight hundred and 1832. 25 April.Wellington District.Mana Island. Davidson, Bell, and Mosman. thirty-two Between Alexander Davidson Master of the Brig William Storeld John Bell Merchant in Sydney New South Wales and Archibald Mosman Merchant in Sydney of the first part between Rowporro Principal Chief in Capitty Entry Island New Zealand and Ranghiatiai 2nd Chief of the above mentioned Island on the second part Whereas the said Alexander Davidson John Bell and Archibald Mosman hereby agree to give the Chiefs aforesaid One six pound Carronade two Swivels two Kegs of Gunpowder of Fifty Pounds each and two Chests in Exchange for an Island known by the Native Name of Munna called by the English Warspite Island situated in Cook's Straits about 14 miles [2,000 acres.] S.E. of Entry Island and Roupara and Ranghiataia the aforesaid Chiefs hereby acknowledge having received one six pound Carronade two Swivels two kegs of Gunpowder of Receipt. fifty pounds each and two Chests and in consideration thereof agrees on the part of themselves and other Natives to relinquish for ever all right Title and claim to the Island above described In Witness whereof the above Chiefs have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

Rowpura his x mark. L.S.
Ranghiataia his x mark. L.S.
Nohooroa his x mark. L.S.

Witness—

George Ross. Edwd. Ferraby.

This Indenture witnessed by George Ross who acted as Interpreter in the purchase and explained to the Natives and Chiefs present the nature of the Sale, and Ropora having been sometime in Sydney understands the nature of a Seal and Signature.

1843 August 24th. Examined the above with the Original Indenture this day and we attest it to be a true Copy thereof.

John King, Wellington, Solicitor.
E. N. Birch, Wellington, Gentleman.