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.