Translation.
1838. 15 January. Ruapure.
This
is to certify to all men that in the year of our Lord 1838, on the 15th of January, William Hau, Edward Pika, John Poti and Rae sold for ever to Richard Davis for andChurch of England Mission.
on behalf of the Church Missionary Society a piece of land known by the names of Ngawakatieke and Ruapure, situated at Waimate, containing by estimation aboutBoundaries. [40 acres.]
40 acres more or less. Bounded at the lower part on the East by a stream of water called Waitarawapiupiu: bounded on the South by the land purchased by R. Davis of Barnabas Newa: on the WestReceipt.
by land purchased by R. Davis of Pakira, on the North by land purchased by R. Davis of Mr. Clarke. Consideration given as payment: Cash £10, 20 Blankets, 10 Spades, 6 Hoes, 6 Iron Pots, 12 Shirts, 12 Trowsers, 10 Gowns, 500 Fish Hooks, 3 Pails, 4 bars of Soap, 5 Adzes, 3 Razors, 3 Looking glasses.[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]