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

Translation

Translation.

Auckland June 11th, 1844.

1844. 11 June. Manukau District. Te Puia.

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hereby

consent that the Puia (swamp) shall be given over) to Mr. Beveridge.

James Beveridge.

The payment for this residence (or piece of land), that is, if the Governor consent, is as follows: Five (or probably twice five) double Blankets, one Horse, with the Bridle, Horse Clothes and Whip.

[Signature.]

[Witness.]

Nos. 38, 68, and 222.P.C.A True Copy of Original Agreement.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 7th July, 1880.