Translation.
1845. 21 January.Auckland District.Okahu-Iti.J. Brigham.We the undersigned (Native chiefs) of the Tribe Ngatimaru, do
fully consent this day to deliver, make over, and sell to John Brigham, his heirs
after him and those he shall please (or appoint) a portion of land situate on the
South West and North (banks) of the Island of Waiheke, for the consideration of
One Vessel, two masted, with sails, ropes, and all other appurtenances, including
one Boat.
We also fully consent to make over and sell to John Brigham, his heirs after him
and those he shall appoint, all woods, water, caves, stones (or metals) above or
below (the surface of) the said land. We will not sell the said land and the
things thereon to any other individual; but our claim to the said land is
alienated, and we fully deliver up the said place with all things thereupon to
John Brigham his heirs and assigns to be held at this present time, after this,
and for ever.
Boundaries. [999 acres.] Boundaries. Commencing at "Okahuiti," Mr. Chisholm's land, running along
the ridge until it reaches an erected post, thence from the said post to a "Rata"
(green) chipped with an axe: striking thence to a place named "Te Waioma" on the
sea shore, including "Kopuaparore," until it reaches a point (named) "Kumukumu"
thence along the ridge to the headland of "Okahunui" thence along the beach of
"Okahunui" until it adjoins "Okahuiti" Mr. Chisholm's land.
We fully assent to the thorough correctness of this document, and because it is
just and true, we affix our names and marks on this day of January the 21st in the
year of our Lord 1845.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]
True Translation.
C. O. Davis.
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