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.