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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

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Translation.

Understand all men, that on the 14th day of July 1837, was this document drawn up as 1837. 14 July.a proof that Witirua, Kawatawata, William Pi and Kawe, do hereby make over a portion Mohoao.of land, in extent four or five acres, to Mr. Davis and family. Bounded on the Richard Davis.West by that land beyond the residence of Witirua and Kawatawata and from thence Boundaries. [4 or 5 acres.]to the burnt totara tree. And this is the consideration given by Mr. Davis to Witirua and family, Four Pounds in cash, two Shirts, two trowsers, and one axe. Receipt.

[Witnesses.]

[Signatures.]