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Translation.
1844. 10 December.Auckland District.Okura.William Smithson.Receipt.We the undersigned consent to sell to William Smithson, his
heirs and assigns, a piece of Land situate on the Okura River for the following
considerations—1 double barrelled Gun, (10) ten blankets, 6 pairs trousers, One
Cap, one pair of shoes, one Shirt, one calico (or cloak) one pot, one tin Case,
tobacco and pipes the value of £1. Also £1 in money.
We will not consent to sell this place to another person but we give it up to William Smithson—to his heirs and assigns for ever.
Boundaries. [700 acres.] The following are the boundaries of this place. The boundary of one side
is the Government line, on one side by the land of Porake, the boundary of another
side is the land of Hauraki and the boundary of the remaining side by the river of
Otena.
We acknowledge our marks and signatures hereunder written on the 10th day of December in the year 1844.
[Signatures.]
[Witness.]
Translation.
John G. Johnson, Interpreter.
No. 75.P.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Translation,
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington, 27th July, 1880.