Translation.
We the undersigned agree to sell to William Harkin and James
Egan, their heirs and 1844. 25 December.Auckland District. assigns a portion of land situate on the left bank of the Okahukura Creek
for the following payment: 1 Saddle, 1 Bridle, 11 Blankets, and 4 coats.
We will not sell the land to any other individual, but we give up the land with
all Lucas Creek.Harkin and Egan. things thereupon to William Harkin and James Egan their heirs and assigns
to be held by them now and for ever.
The Boundaries of this land are as follows: Commencing at a Tree on the Creek
Boundaries. [200 acres.] Okahukura, thence through the forest until it reaches the source of a
marsh, thence through this marsh to a pit dug by the Native Paora Kawharu, going
thence to the
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thence through this creek until it reaches the creek Okahukura, thence along the
bank of this creek until it adjoins the (marked) tree on the margin of the stream.
These boundaries are correct. We received the goods herein, and because we are
all agreed hereupon we write our names and marks on the 25th December in the year
of our Lord 1844.
[Signatures.]
[Witness.]
No. 102.P.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Translation.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
19th October, 1880.