Putakaka Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui District.
Know all Men by these presents that we the undersigned Native
Chiefs of Wangaroa 1836. 30 May.Mangonui District.Putakaka.T. and J. Berghan. and Manganui New Zealand on the 30th of May in the year of our Lord 1836
Do sell let and make over unto Thomas and James Berghan, Natives of New Zealand
all rights titles and interest to all the land, timber and minerals Commencing at
Battabuckabucka Creek and to extend up the Butta Kaka River side included to be
bounded on the East and West sides of the aforesaid river according to land marks
laid down by both parties.
We the undersigned Natives of New Zealand do acknowledge to have received on
Receipt. account of the aforesaid Thomas and James Berghan 340 lbs. of Tobacco, £13
sterling and 3 Blankets as a full and just payment according to the New Zealand
manner of selling land. The aforesaid timber &c. &c. to be held by
the aforesaid Thomas and James Berghan or Trustees for ever without let or
hinderance from us our heirs or successors for ever, in Witness whereof we set our
hands and seals this the 30th May 1836.
Heruroa my Mark x.
Tyupa my Mark x.
E Rena my Mark x.
Kaka
my Mark x.
Harry my Mark x.
Wary Cowry my Mark x.
Ettery my Mark
x.
Tabua my Mark x.
Witness—
Thomas Ryan.
Carl Ohmar.
John Brook.
A True Copy of Original Deed.No. 1,362.Half-caste Claims.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
15th December, 1880.