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

Translation

Translation.

1832. Waimate.

This

is a paper of Tupinia, of Wai, of Matariki, shewing forth to Mr. Clarke in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. They have delivered to Mr. Clarke, and (do) entirely alienate the land, the small wood, and all the trees of the said wood to Mr. Clarke; the line on one side of the portion of land sold

[20 acres.]

by Rewa to Mr. Clarke: the cart road is the line of the other side. This is the size,

Payment.

twenty acres more or less. This is the payment, four blankets, four hoes, four axes, 50 lb. of tobacco, 20 pipes, one box and one gown piece.

[Witnesses.]

[Signatures.]