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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

Translation

Translation.

We the undersigned Native Chiefs of the Tribe Ngatiwhatua do fully consent this day 1845. 14 February.Manukau District.Rauotehuia. to sell to Robert White his heirs and assigns a portion of land situate on the left bank of the River Manukau te Rau-o-te-huia by name the said land to be possessed with all Wood water and all things thereupon. We will not sell the said land to any other individual but we fully make over the said land with all things thereupon to Robert Fulton or White. White his heirs and assigns to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.
Boundaries. Commencing at a point named "Onepoto" thence along the sea shore [700 acres.] to Te Rau-o-te-huia and Wharenga, thence round the mountains inland, Kakamatua forms the other boundary.
Payment. 10 Blankets, 2 Casks Powder, 1 Powder Flask, 26 pauna Mata, 4 Tarautete, Receipt. £3 cash.

We assent to this document, and because we are agreed we affix our names and marks on this 14th day of Feby. in the year of our Lord 1845.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]

True Translation.

C. O. Davis.

A True Transcript of Office Copy of Original Deed and Translation.No. 132.P.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 21st September, 1880.