1839. 4 December.Bay of Islands District.Know all men by these presents that we the undersigned Chieftains of New Zealand Ehu, Epy, and E ruka have this day sold and demised and by these presents doth Hokoti, Etc.Thomas Spicer. bargain and sell unto Thomas Spicer his heirs executors and assigns for ever all that pieces or parcels of Land, situated, lying and being within the vicinity of Kororarika and Known by the names of Hokoti, Honihunga, Woworoa, and Paritu, containing about 150 acres more or less, for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds in goods and Cash, to us in hand well and truly paid by the said Thomas Spicer upon or immediately before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt &c. We the Receipt. aforesaid Chiefs hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Thomas Spicer, his heirs and assigns for ever all that piece or parcel of Land situated as aforesaid together with all right of timber water corses and minerals Boundaries. [150 acres.] above and below the sirface, and for no other use. Bounded by Natives on the S.E. by the Sea N.E. and on the N. by W. by the Natives. We the above named Chiefs doth farther agree for ourselves our heirs and all other persons connected with us, to give unto Thomas Spicer, his heirs, executors administrators and assigns lawful and peaceable possession of the aforesaid Land and to assist him to maintain the same for ever. In Witness whereof we have this day set our hands and seals, and delivered the aforesaid Land as marked by us this fourth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine.