Translation.
This is to certify to all men that we Pakira, Paru, Paul Hako,
and Tareha did on the 1838. 1 January.tapua, etc. 1st of January in the year of our Lord 1838 sell for ever to Richard Davis
for and on behalf of the Church Missionary Society a piece of land situated in the
District of Church of England Mission. Waimate, known by the names of Pokangahere, Pimiro, Oruapuri, Tapua,
Maungakareia, Waiari, and Takapaukura. Bounded on the North by land belonging to
the Church Boundaries.[50 acres.] Missionary Society: on the East by land belonging to Ranga and Paparanga:
on the South by land belonging to Waraki and R. Davis: on the West by land
belonging to R. Davis and the Church Missy. Society: containing by estimation 50
acres more [unclear: er] less. Consideration received as payment: in.Cash
£20, 30 Blankets, 10 Axes, 10 Hoes, Receipt. 1 Cross-cut Saw, 10 Adzes, 10 Iron pots, 10 Shirts, 10 Trowsers, 5 Reaping
Hooks, 5 Gowns, 10 Razors, 10 lookg glasses, 10 Knives, 10 Scissors, 10 bars of
Soap, 6 Bags, 8 Spades, 300 Fish Hooks.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]