Translation.
We the undersigned hereby agree to sell to James Harris and
John Hatfield, their heirs 1844. 10 December.Auckland District. and assigns a portion of land situate at the source of Waitemata for the
following payments;
2 good Coats, 2 good prs. Trousers, 2 Cloaks, 3 pr. Boots, 6 Shirts, 4 Caps, 3
Cedar Rangitopuni.Harris and Hatfield. Chests, 2 canisters Powder, 2 boxes. Gun Caps, 1 shot belt, 1 Double Gun
and Case, 1 Native Mat, 2 Pistols, 1 Hat, 2 Waistcoats and Eight Pounds Cash £8 .
0 . 0.
The boundaries of the said land are as follow. Commencing at a Creek by the
Landing place, thence along the Kaipara road to the ridge Kaiakeake; thence along
the above ridge until it reaches a tree in the creek "Whatati," running through
the creek to the mouth and thence along the windings of the creek Te Rangitopuni
until it adjoins the creek at the Landing place.
These boundaries are correct. We have received the payment herein specified.
Boundaries. [2,400 acres.] And as we are agreed hereupon we affix our names and marks on the 10th of
December in the year 1844.
(Signed) [Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]
True Translation.
C. O. Davis.
A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Translation. Nos. 90, 190, and 191.P.C.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
8th October, 1880.