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

Deeds—No. 77

Deeds—No. 77.

Horotutu No. 2 Block, Paihia, Bay of Islands District.

Paihia, Bay of Islands,
New Zealand, Nov. 19, 1827.
Purchased by Henry Williams on behalf of the Church Missionary Society from the

1827. 19 November. Bay of Islands District.

Horotutu No. 2.

Chiefs Pukututu alias Rotokakahi, Te Arapiro, and Huakai, all that portion of land

Church of England Mission.

called Horotutu to the summit of the surrounding hills for the undermentioned Articles

[50 acres.]

of Trade:—
13 Blankets. 6 Chisels.
7 Iron Pots. 6 Plane Irons.
5 Axes. 12 Combs.
5 Spades. 6 Scissors.
6 Adzes. 12 Knives.
6 Hoes. 50 Fish Hooks.
6 Hatchets.

In Witness whereof we set our hands this 19th day of Novr. 1827.

The mark of x Te Arapiro.
The mark of x Pukututu.
The mark of x Huakai.

Witness—

(Signed) W. Williams.
C. Davis.

True Copy.

Henry Tacy Kemp.

A True Transcript of Certified Copy. No. 299 f.O.L.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 17th April, 1879.