1856. 29 October.Bay of Islands District. Now, Be it known, The true intent and meaning of this writing is this, That whereas we were not parties to the sale of the Block of land which was sold by To Kemara many years ago to Mr. Bateman on the Mangonui river and for which Mr. Bateman paid a vessel without our consent having been given And whereas we have received from the Manconui.Receipt for £50. hands of Mr. Bateman the sum of Fifty pounds (£50) sterling in consideration of our claims, We now therefore acknowledge ourselves to become parties to the sale of that land and now surrender the same to the White man, to be his possession for ever and ever.