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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

Mutu Kiore Block, Pukeatua, Hokianga District

Mutu Kiore Block, Pukeatua, Hokianga District.

This Indenture made and entered into this 8th day of February in the year of our Lord 1839. 8 February.Hokianga District. 1839 Between Eperro a Native Chief of the Mutu Kiore.A. and T. Birch. River Waima Hokianga New Zealand and Nakahi Native Chief of the River Waima Hokianga in New Zealand aforesaid of the one Part and Thomas Birch Senior on account of his Sons Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior all of Hokianga in New Zealand aforesaid of the other Part, Whereas the said Eperro and the said Nakahi was possessed of or well entitled to a certain piece or parcel of land hereinafter particularly described, and whereas the said Thomas Birch Senior Hath contracted with the said Eperro and the said Nakahi for the purchase thereof For and on account of his said named sons Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior for the following property viz. 1 Blanket 2 Double barrel Fowling Pieces 1 Cask of Powder weighing 50 pounds 28 lbs. Shot 1 double Shot Belt and 1 Powder Flask But as no conveyance hath yet been made he the said Thomas Birch Senior hath requested that the same may be in manner hereinafter mentioned Now this Indenture witnesseth that in pursuance of the said agreement and for and in consideration of the undermentioned goods viz. 1 Blanket &c. (as before named) to the said Eperro and the said Nakahi hereby well and truly paid by the said Thomas Birch Senior for and on account of his sons the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior the receipt Receipt. whereof the said Eperro and the said Nakahi Doth hereby acknowledge They the said Eperro and the said Nakahi Hath bargained sold and assigned and by these presents Doth sell and assign unto the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior their executors administrators and assigns All that piece or parcel of land situate lying and being on the River Hokianga in New Zealand aforesaid and known by the name of Mntu Boundaries. [300 acres.] Kiore and bounded in front by the River Hokianga Commencing at a place called Wai Koudie and running from thence to a spot or place up the Creek where there is a small stream known by the name of the Rue and from the last mentioned place by a line running along the ridge of the hill named Puki Atua to the before named place Wai Koudie which constitutes the back line of the said lands, and on the lower side by a right line from Wai Koudie enterior to the above named hill Together with all and singular houses buildings gardens yards fences ways paths passages waters watercourses rights profits advantages emoluments and appurtenances to the said piece or parcel of land belonging or in anywise appurtaining or therewith or with any part thereof now or hereafter holden occupied or enjoyed as part parcel or member thereof And to have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land and other the premises hereby assigned or intended so to be with their appurtenances unto the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior their executors administrators and assigns from henceforth and for ever And the said Eperro and the said Nakahi Doth hereby for themselves their heirs and assigns covenant and declare to and with the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior their executors administrators and assigns by these Presents in manner following page 260that is to say that they the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior their executors administrators and assigns shall and lawfully may at all times hereafter peaceably and quietly enter upon and enjoy all and singular the said Premises with the appurtenances and take and receive the rents issues and profits thereof to and for their own use and benefit without any hindrance molestation or interruption whatsoever from the said Eperro and the said Nakahi or any person or persons whatsoever And the said Eperro and the said Nakahi their heirs and assigns to do everything in their power to secure and protect the said Abraham Birch and Thomas Birch Junior their executors administrators and assigns in the peaceable and quiet enjoyment of the said piece or parcel of land In Witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first within written.

Eperro.
Nakahi.

Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of—
William Nicholson.

True Copy.

J. Davis, Int.