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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. 196

Deeds—No. 196.

Waikare Pu Block, Bay of Islands District.

1839. 24 January.Bay of Islands District.This Indenture made this Twenty-fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine Between Pomare for and on behalf of the chiefs Waikare Pu.George Greenway. whose names are hereto set on the one part and George Greenway of the Bay of Islands in New Zealand Merchant on the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of four double Barrel pieces and other Goods being of the value of fifty pounds sterling Receipt. money of Great Britain in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged That I the said Pomari Do give and grant for and in consideration of the above named payment unto the aforesaid George Greenway and his heirs for ever All that piece of land Boundaries. [50 acres.] known as Wai Karri Pu extending from Wai Karri Pu point along the ridge of the Hill to Waikahoo and bounded on all sides by salt water and Mr. George Greenway's former purchase as defined. And further the said Witnessing Chiefs having full power and authority do give and transfer for ever the said land and premises unto the said George Greenway his heirs and executors for ever and all and singular all rights members and appurtenances thereto. In Witness whereof we have hereto set our hands and seals at Koutute in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand in the year month and day first within written.

Pomare x.L.S.
Kowiti x.L.S.Geo. Greenway.

Signed sealed and delivered no stamps being used and none to be obtained in the presence of—

Jas. Stiles.

True Copy.

Henry Kemp.

A True Transcript of the same.No. 984.O.L.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 8th November, 1878.