1844. 15 November.Auckland District.Karaka.J. A. Langford.Know all men by these presents that we Native Chiefs of the Tribe Ngatiwhatua undersigned do fully consent this day to give, make over and sell to Alfred Langford, his heirs and assigns, to be held securely a portion of land situate on the right bank of the creek Okahukura or Lucas's, by name "Karaka" containing about 200 acres. The said land Karaka to be taken and held securely by Alfred Langford his heirs and assigns with all things thereupon lying or standing. Our claim to the said place Te Karaka is alienated: we will not sell the said place to any other individual but we fully give it up to Alfred Langford and his heirs to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.

Boundaries. [250 acres.] Boundaries. Commencing at a small creek named Awaiti, runing thence to a clump of trees consisting of two Kahikatoas and one Rewarewa—thence along the ridge till it reaches a clump of trees consisting of two Rewarewas where there is a stake—striking thence to a creek which runs into the Okahukura or Lucas's Creek—running along the bank of the said creek until it joins the creek Awaiti.

Receipt. Payments. 1 Cloak (good), 1 Silver Watch, 1 Silver guard, 1 iron pot, 2 prs. trousers, good, 2 shirts, 2 Caps, and 3 boxes.