Papawhariki Block, Turanga, Poverty Bay District.
This Indenture made the 8th day of July in the year of our
Lord 1840 Between "Te
1840. 8 July.Poverty Bay District.Papawhariki.E. and H. Harris. Eke-tu-o-te-rangi," "Tuahine," and "Kiwara" of the one part, and John
Williams Harris of the other part, Whereas the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine
and Kiwara being chiefs of the Tribe of Ngationeone in the Territory of New
Zealand, and having right and authority to alienate the land hereinafter
described, have agreed with the said John Williams Harris for the gift to him of
the said land for the purpose hereinafter
Deed of gift. mentioned, And the same is now intended to be enfeoffed and conveyed to
the said John Williams Harris in manner hereinafter expressed, Now this Indenture
witnesseth
page 520that in consideration of
the said John Williams Harris having cohabited for a term of eight years with our
Cousin (since deceased) and there being two children (the fruit of that connexion)
namely
Edward Francis Harris and
Henry Harris now living, and also the said John Williams
Boundaries. [150 acres.] Harris having had people living and houses erected on the said land for
upwards of 18 months previous to the date of this Indenture and for divers other
good causes and considerations us hereunto moving, Have given granted and
enfeoffed and by these presents do give grant enfeoff and confirm unto the said
John Williams Harris all that piece or parcel of land or tract of ground
commencing from a rock (about eighty yards from the shore) called To
Opoko-oumaratai, and from thence by line being from low water mark North North
East by compass 2,160 feet to a hole dug in the top of the hill called Hikumarana,
and from thence by a line of 2,420 feet bearing by compass East and by South—from
thence by a line of 336 feet bearing by compass South South East to a hill called
Te Piahoumea—and from thence by a line of 610 feet bearing by compass South and by
East to the beach at low water mark—and from thence by the line of low water mark
to the extremity of the hill called Ruru Hanginingi—and from thence by the line of
low water mark to the above named rock called Te Opoko-oumaratai, or howsoever the
said parcel or tract of land or any part thereof is bounded situate known or
distinguished, Together with all ways, paths, waters, woods, timber and other
trees, mines and other metals, and all appurtenances to the said land belonging,
or in anywise appertaining and all the right and title whatsoever of the said Te
Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine, and Kiwara or of any of the tribe of Ngationeone in or
to the same or any part thereof, To have and to hold the said parcel or tract of
land hereditaments and premises hereinbefore described and hereby granted
enfeoffed and confirmed, or intended so to be with their and every of their rights
privileges advantages and appurtenances whatsoever unto the said John Williams
Harris, In Trust for the said
Edward Francis
Harris and Henry Harris their heirs and assigns for ever, And the said Te
Eke-tu-o-te rangi &c. for themselves and their heirs do hereby covenant
with the said John Williams Harris on the part of the said
Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris their heirs and
assigns that the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. and their heirs shall and
will warrant and for ever defend unto and for the use of the said
Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris
their heirs and assigns All the said parcel or tract of land and premises hereby
granted and enfeoffed against the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. and the
said tribe of Ngationeone, and all and every other person and persons whomsoever
claiming the said land or any part thereof.
In Witness whereof the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. have hereunto
affixed their seals and signatures the day and year first within written.
Te Eke tu o te rangi.L.S.
Tuahine his x mark. l.s.
Kiwara his x mark. l.s.
Signed
sealed and delivered by the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine and Kiwara in our presence—
Richd. Horsley.
Te aranga.
Te uruahu.
rongo wakaata.
Pahue his x mark.
Tango iro his x mark.