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

is to certify to all men that we Pakira, Paru, Paul Hako, and Tareha did on the

1838. 1 January. tapua, etc.

1st of January in the year of our Lord 1838 sell for ever to Richard Davis for and on behalf of the Church Missionary Society a piece of land situated in the District of

Church of England Mission.

Waimate, known by the names of Pokangahere, Pimiro, Oruapuri, Tapua, Maungakareia, Waiari, and Takapaukura. Bounded on the North by land belonging to the Church

Boundaries.[50 acres.]

Missionary Society: on the East by land belonging to Ranga and Paparanga: on the South by land belonging to Waraki and R. Davis: on the West by land belonging to R. Davis and the Church Missy. Society: containing by estimation 50 acres more

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less. Consideration received as payment: in.Cash £20, 30 Blankets, 10 Axes, 10 Hoes,

Receipt.

1 Cross-cut Saw, 10 Adzes, 10 Iron pots, 10 Shirts, 10 Trowsers, 5 Reaping Hooks, 5 Gowns, 10 Razors, 10 lookg glasses, 10 Knives, 10 Scissors, 10 bars of Soap, 6 Bags, 8 Spades, 300 Fish Hooks.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]