(Enclosure in No. 286.)
Transfer from Christopher Harris to
G. F. Russell.
1839. 1 May.Hokianga District.Know all Men by these presents that I Christopher Harris of
Hokianga in the Island Hui Tohia No. 2.G. F. Russell. of New Zealand have this day alienated and sold unto George Frederick
Russell also of Hokianga all that portion of Land &c. &c. known by
the name of Hui Tohia and minutely described in the accompanying Deed and
Instrument for himself his Heirs, Administrators, Executors, and Assigns to enjoy
without let or hindrance from me or the Chiefs as before named from henceforth and
for ever. In consideration of which I Receipt for £80. acknowledge to have this day received £80 as a full and just payment for
the same, and free from all other claims and encumbrances whatsoever. Witness my
hand and seal this First day of May Anno Domini One Thousand Eight Hundred and
thirty-nine.
(Signed) Christopher Harris.
Witnesses—
(Signed) F. E.
Maning.
(Signed) A. Chapman.
(Signed) David Fitzpatrick.
True Copy.
J. Davis, Int.
No. 204a.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Transfer.
H. Hanson
Turton.
Wellington,
21st December, 1878.