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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

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page 469

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.