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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

page 521

Translation.

Know all men both Maories and Europeans, We the chiefs of the tribe "Kokako" living 1843. 30 October.Te Toma. at Turanga in New Zealand, have given to John Harris in trust for his son Henry Harris this piece of land the name of which is "Toma." One side of the boundary is Henry Harris. "Rotokura"—one side of the boundary is [150 acres.] "Tarapanei"—one side of the boundary is "Taupake o te hekenga"—one side of the boundary is "Te Toma," for him for Henry Harris and for his heirs for ever and ever, and the waters and everything growing on this piece of land. The Mother of that child was related to us, that is why we have Deed of gift. given him this piece of land: her name was "Tukura."

Matawiro, Turanga, New Zealand, the 30th day of October 1843.

[Witnesses.]

[Signatures.]

A True Translation.

Ebenezer Baker.

A True Copy of Original Deeds and Memorandum of Transfer.No. 1,355.Half-caste Claims.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 13th December, 1880.