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

Translation

Translation.

1839. 11 December.Agreement to sell and payment of deposit.

I Awarahi and my People have agreed that we will sell a portion of the land shown for Mr. A. Dalziel in his absence during the eight months that he said he should be away. We agree that these four pairs of Blankets which I have taken from the hands of Mr. Hamlin shall be a deposit for the said place, on this eleventh day of December in this Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty-nine.

Witnesses—
Hori Tauroa.
Tamati Ngapora.

Witness my mark—
(Signed) The mark x of Awarahi.

A True Translation.

G. Clarke.

Nos. 77 and 77 a.O. L. C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed, Translation, and Enclosure.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 31st October, 1878.