Translation.
Te Whaooteuru August 29th, 1854.
We now all consent to give to George Goldsmith for his
children Robert and Maria this 1854. 29 August.Poverty Bay District.Huiatoa. portion of our land—on which he has been living—for ever. It is a gift
from us to his children. If he likes to lend us his horse he can do so as long as
we require it, when we will buy it.
These are the names of the persons who have given their consent: Matiu, Renata,
R. and M. Goldsmith. Himaima, Marie, Hori Karamu, Kautia, Manahi, Hori Warakihi, Te Hiakai,
Hoani, Te [17a. 1r. 13p.] Kati, Aera and Harieta, Kirimaro, Puipe Tikirau, Matiu Pakau, Raharuhi Te
Kota. These are the persons who have given me the place—Riria Tihiti. Deed of gift.
Matiu te Kapa.
Renata Ngarangi-kawhanake.
A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation. No. 1,371.Half-caste Claims.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington, 18th December, 1880.