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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.

We the undersigned Native Chiefs of Ngatiwhatua hereby agree to give, make over 1845. 4 March.Auckland District.Horotiu.R. S. Thomson. and to sell to Robert Thomson his heirs and assigns a portion of Land situate on the Creek Te Whau, by name Te Horotiu, with all woods, waters, Flax and every thing else on the said land. We will not sell this land to any other individual, but we give up our right and title to this land with all things thereon to Robert Thomson his heirs and assigns, to be held now, and for ever.
Boundaries. The boundary of one side is the land belonging to Henderson— Boundaries. [1,780 acres.] bounded on another side by the Creek, Te Whau—bounded on another side by the range of Mountains inland—and on the other by a line from the Mountains to the Creek Te Whau. These boundaries were pointed out by Paora Tuhaere and were witnessed by a European named George Cole. These boundary lines were traversed by Paora Tuhaere, by Mr. Greorge Cole, and by Mr. Thomson.
Payment. 1 Boat sails and oars, 10 Blankets, 10 Cartridge boxes, 4 boxes Gun Receipt. Caps 4 casks of Powder (or 10 Blankets) 1 bag shot, 1 Cloak, and £10 Cash.

We acknowledge this document to be just and correct; wherefore we write our names and marks on this 4th day of March in the year 1845.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]

A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed. Nos. 154 and 171.P.C.

Wellington, 28th October, 1845.

H. Hanson Turton.