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

Deeds—No. 422

Deeds—No. 422.

Taurimaori Islet, off Kapiti, Otaki District.

1838. 2 September.Otaki District. Taurimaori Islet.

This

Indenture made this 2nd day of September in the year of our Lord 1838 Between Rangy Ettie and Robulowe of the first part and William Mayhew Jr. of the other part Whereas the parties hereto of the first part having full power and right to sell the Lands hereditaments and Premises hereinafter mentioned have agreed to sell and the said William Mayhew Jr. hath agreed to purchase the same for the consideration hereinafter mentioned Now this Indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of four hundred pounds of Tobacco, six pairs of Blankets, two casks Powder, and three Muskets amounting together to and being equal in value to the sum of £65 sterling the receipt whereof the

Receipt.

said parties hereto of the first part do hereby acknowledge, They the said parties hereto of the first part do hereby grant enfeoff bargain and sell unto the said William

Mayhew Jr. his heirs and assigns all that Island called by the Natives Tourermowrey situated on the East side of Kapiti or Entry Island Together with the woods waters Members Privileges and Appurtenances thereto belonging to have and to hold the said

[5 acres.]

Lands Waters woods Privileges and Appurtenances unto the said William Mayhew Jr. his heirs and assigns for ever free from all claim or right of Jurisdiction to the same. And we the said parties hereto of the first part do hereby warrant and defend the said lands and Hereditaments unto the said William Mayhew Jr. his heirs and assigns for ever.