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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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Translation.

1845. 1 February.Auckland District.We the undersigned (Native Chiefs) of the tribes Patukirikiri and Ngatipaoa do fully consent this day to make over and sell to Adam Chisholm, his heirs and those he shall appoint a portion of land situate on the left bank of the Bay of Putiki on the Island of Putiki.A Chisholm. Waiheke; the said land to be given up fully, with all woods, water, stones (or metals) above or below the surface of the ground, and all other things upon the said land. We will not sell the said land to any other individual, but our claim to the said place is null and void, and we fully make over and sell the said place with all things thereupon to Adam Chisholm, his heirs after him, and those he shall appoint, to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.
Boundaries. [850 acres.] Boundaries. Commencing at the gully of Okahuiti—running along the sea shore until it reaches the Bay Putiki—going along the shores of the said bay until it reaches the Creek Waiparera—running up the said creek to its source, thence through the wood until it reaches a marked tree—striking thence it ascends the ridge and runs in a straight line until it adjoins the gully of Okahuiti.
Receipt. Payment. 2 horses, 20 blankets, 1 cask Tobacco, 1 cask powder, 12 shirts, 8 prs. trousers, 2 bridles, 2 cloaks, £4 cash.

We fully assent to this document, and because it is thoroughly just we affix our names and marks on this day of February the 1st in the year of our Lord 1845.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]

True Translation.

C. O. Davis.

No. 146.P.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 16th October, 1880.