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

Translation

Translation.

This document belonging to me Clendon signifies a division of Manawaora. I do

1841. 15 January. Manawaora.

hereby give a portion of land to the children of George King alias Warerahi for them to work, to occupy, or to do what they like upon the land for ever: but they cannot sell the land to any other person; they only can occupy it. And these are the boundaries: it begins at Omae and thence along the ridge to the Puke Keokeo, ascend-<reg>

ing then the Puke Ngaherehere, thence along the centre of the ridge, terminating at Pukewau. The whole of my land on the left boundary is that which I now give. January 15th 1841.

James R. Clendon.

Witnesses—

Charles Baker. The mark x of George King.
The mark x of Abraham Toe.

I

Memorandum of Chief Protector.

have read over this deed and do not consider that it affects Mr. Montefiore’s purchase.

George Clarke.

Feby. 2nd 1841. Russell.

A No. 13.O.L.C. True Copy of Original Deed, Enclosures, and Memorandum.

H. Hanson Turton. Wellington, 18th September, 1878.