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

Opukupuku Block, River Waikata, Bay of Islands District

Opukupuku Block, River Waikata, Bay of Islands District.

1839. 26 November. Bay of Islands District.

This

Deed of Indenture made and entered into this Twenty-Sixth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Thirty-Nine in the year of Her

Opukupuku.John McLeod.

Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland Defender of the faith Between Yakedeni Kotuki, Kokowai, and Waicata Son of the aforesaid Yakedeni Kotuki Chief of the Tribe of Kupitai in the territory of New Zealand and residing on the banks of the Waicata River Bay of Islands on the first part, and John McLeod Shoemaker late of Scotland now of Kororarika New Zealand aforesaid Sheweth that the said Yakedeni Kotuki Kokowai and Waicata have sold given granted conveyed and released and by these presents doth sell give grant convey and release unto the said

Receipt.

John McLeod his Heirs and assigns for ever on account of the following merchandize goods monies etcetra—
12 pairs Double Blankets Value £24 0 0
3 Double Barrelled Guns 34 10 0
1 Dozen Tommahawks 1 16 0
2 Iron Pots 0 14 0
1 Cloak and 1 Great Coat 4 10 0
5 Hats and 3 Caps 4 15 0
Gun Powder Percussion Caps and Sundries 7 0 0
Total £77 5 0

Yakedeni Kotuki his x mark.
Kokowai his x mark.
Waicatta his x mark.

Signed sealed and delivered by the said Yakedeni Kotuki, Kokowai, and Waicata Son of the aforesaid Yakedeni Kotuki the same having first been read over and explained to them in our presence which they seemed perfectly to understand.

Witnesses—

Peter Moody Kororarika.
Isaac Smith (Potter) Kororarika.
Edward Buckell Waicaddy.
Robert Day Waicaddy.