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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

No. III

No. III.

1838. 22 February.Ngaruahine. This Indenture made this 22nd of February in the year of our Lord 1838 between Joseph Browne Surgeon of the Ship Governor Halkett of the one part and Turu Shaki Joseph Browne. or Capt. Browne New Zealander of the other part Witnesseth that for the value of 1 American Rifle 1 English patent Rifle and 1 French double barreled Gun he the said Turu Shaki covenants agrees and sells to the said Jo. Browne his heirs and assigns for ever to hold Boundaries. and enjoy all that parcel of land now bounded by land this day sold by Gopeedee to Capt. Edward Bolger on Edward Bolger’s side, and by the sea to a land mark now set up crossing a small water drain, and on both sides of said water run so far back as land now cultivated is bounded by Shaki’s land embracing about 74 yards from highwater mark and known by the name of Gnarooaheene. And this Indenture Receipt. witnesseth that the said Turu Shaki has received the said 3 guns and by this Indenture gives up and delivers to the said Jos. Browne all the said land all its rights and priviledges to be by him enjoyed his heirs and assigns for ever: and also the said Turu Shaki binds himself that no more wood or aught else shall be taken away from said place, but that he hereby quits all right title and possession to said land. In witness whereof the said Turu Shaki sets to his hand and seal.

Turu Shakai his x mark.

Witness—Edward Bolger.

Poka.