Riria Block (James Berghan), Mangonui District.
1836. 14 May. Mangonui District.
Know
all men by these presents that We The Tyupa, Taheary, Ekewa, and Wary Cowri Native Chiefs of Mungonui, Doubtless Bay, New Zealand on the 14th of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six do sell and make over untoRiria.
and James Berghan of Mungonui their heirs and successors for ever allJames Berghan.
lights titles and interest to all the Land &c. &c. known by the native name of the ReBoundaries.
Rea. Bounded on the South by the Waterfall on the North by a dry Creek or Gully[50 acres.]
and to extend back to the first high range of hills. We the Tyupa, Taheary, Ekewa and Wary Cowri aforesaid for ourselves heirs and successors deliver unto and James Berghan aforesaid their heirs and successors the land &c. &c. as above described as a lawfull and just purchase according to New Zealanders manner of sellingReceipt for payment.
land. Receiving as full and just payment 80 lbs. of Tobacco 1 Cask of Powder 2 pair of Blankets and 2 Crown pieces, the Land &c. &c. to be held by the aforesaid William Murphy and James Berghan their heirs and &c. without let or hindrance from us our heirs &c. for ever, in Witness whereof we set our hands and seals this the 14th day of May 1886.
Tyupa my mark x.
Tahrary my mark x.
Ekewa my mark x.
Wari Cowri my mark x.
Witnesses—
Thomas Ryan my x mark.
John Brook.
No. 239 N.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.
Wellington, 19th February, 1879.