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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

Translation

Translation.

1844. 18 November.Auckland District.Kaipakau.White and Wilson.Know all men that we the undersigned hereby agree to make over and sell to George Wilson and Robert White their heirs and assigns a portion of land situate on the Kaipara Road, "Kaipakau" by name. We also agree to sell the waters, the stones, the trees, and all things lying upon the said Land Kaipakau.
Boundaries. Commencing at a pit dug (by Natives) on the ridge Kaiakeake—then along the Kaipara Road until it reaches the place named Kaipakau—then along the Boundaries. [1,000 acres.] ridge to a small Creek—thence to the Kaipara Creek—following the windings of this creek until it reaches a Native landing place—thence along a footpath until it adjoins the ridge Kaiakeake.
Payment. Ten Blankets, two Coats, two pairs Trousers, four Cannisters Powder, Receipt. 4 Fowling pieces, cash Ten Pounds—£10 . 0 . 0.

We are agreed respecting the contents of this document, and we write our names on this 18th of November in the year of our Lord 1844.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]

Translation.
C. D.—Sepr. 15th, 1846.

A True Transcript of Office Copy of Original Deed and Translation. No. 92.P.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 9th October, 1880.