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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

(Enclosure in No. 286.) — Transfer from Christopher Harris to G. F. Russell

(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.