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

(Enclosure 1 in No. 406.) — Tawiti Block (Ahuahu Mission-station), Kawhia District

(Enclosure 1 in No. 406.)
Tawiti Block (Ahuahu Mission-station), Kawhia District.

A Memorandum

of an Agreement between the Rev. W. White on behalf of the Wesleyan

1834. 24 November. Tawiti.

Missionary Society and Wadu a chief of Tawiti on the West Coast of New Zealand, that is to say that the said Waru does sell and deliver to the said Rev. W. White a parcel or piece of ground known by the name of Tawiti. And that the said Rev. W. White on behalf of the Wesleyan Missy. Society shall hold and keep possession of the said land for ever. And I the said Wadu acknowledge to have received in

Receipt.

full payment of the above described land the following articles, viz., 14 Axes, 4 Iron Pots, 4 Blankets, 50 Pipes and 18 lbs. Tobacco. And this Agreement shall be binding on us and our heirs and successors. As Witness our hands this 24th day of November 1834.

Signed, William White
for the Wesleyan Missy. Society.
Wadu his x mark.

Witness—

Signed William Woon.
" Hy. W. Wood.
" Hamiora.
" Hone Ri.
" Paoahiku.

True Copy.

Thomas S. Forsaith.