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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

Supplementary Deeds. — No. I

page 128

Supplementary Deeds.
No. I.

1835. 19 September.Matapuratahi.This Indenture made this 19th day of September 1835 between Edmund Bolger Master Mariner of the Barque Governor Halkett of the one part And Warri Porker and Paraone or Uriakka of the other part Chiefs of the Bay of Islands Witnesseth that for and in consideration of 2 Great Coats 2 White Shirts 2 pr. Moleskin Trowsers 2 prs. Shoes 2 Waistcoats and 2 pairs Stockings the said Warri Porker and Uriakka covenants and agrees and sells to the said Edward Bolger his heirs and assigns for ever to hold and enjoy that piece or parcel of land known by the name of Matapuratahi. Boundaries. Bounded on the South and East by the water run of Matapuratahi or the northern boundary of the land purchased last; on the North by a line from a peaked hill (Kowero) to a puriri tree on the water run of Hamamakou: on the West by said water Receipt. run till it meets the Matapuratahi water course. And this Indenture witnesseth that said Warri Porker and Uriakka have received the said 2 great Coats &c. &c., and by this Indenture gives up and delivers to said Edward Bolger all said land with all its rights and privileges to be by him enjoyed his heirs and assigns for ever with its woods waters watercourses &c., and that they hereby quit all claim to said land. In Witness the said Warri Porker and Uriakka set to their hands and seals.

Warri Porker his x mark.
Uriakka his x mark.

Witness—

Joseph Eldridge.
Joseph Bradley.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.