Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

Deeds—No. 166a

Deeds—No. 166a.

Te Wai Block, River Waikare, Bay of Islands District.

1837. 4 November. Bay of Islands District.

This

Indenture made this 4th day of November in the year of our Lord 1837. Between Pomare a Chief of the Bay of Islands in New Zealand on the one part and Henry

Te Wai.

Sturley Mariner late of Sydney but now residing in the Bay of Islands aforesaid

Henry Sturley.

Witnesseth that for and in consideration of Two Double barrel Fowling pieces, Three pair large Blankets, Two 25 lb. casks of Gunpowder, 50 lbs. of Tobacco and a cask of Musket Flints being of the value of Forty Pounds sterling money of Great Britain in hand duly paid by the said Henry Sturley at the time of the delivery hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged He the said Pomare Hath given and granted and by these presents Doth give and grant and confirm unto the said Henry Sturley and his

[83 acres.]

heirs All that piece or parcel of land called Te Wai situated and being on the River Wai Kati the boundaries of which are hereafter more fully set forth; To have and to hold all and singular the said land, hereditaments and premises together with the appurtenances thereto belonging to him the said Henry Sturley his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Henry Sturley his heirs and assigns for ever; And the said Pomare and his heirs all and singular the said land and premises with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances unto him the said Henry Sturley and his heirs against him the said Pomare and his heirs shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the parties aforesaid have hereunto set their hands and seals at Koututi in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand aforesaid the day and month and year first before written.