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

Translation

Translation.

Remember

that on this the 17th day of January 1845 we have surrendered to Thomas

1845. 17 January. Manukau District.

Black for himself and relations, for ever, our land called Apua and Ngaipu.
These are the Boundaries: on this side the boundary of Kawana Paia, ascending to Auta beyond Te

Ngaipu, Etc.

Mare—going on beyond the Lake to Mania to the other side of Te Waikaraho—stretching on to Tutai, Tauranga, Hoho, Wharewhero,—then descending

Smith and Black. [3,600 acres.]

to Puhitui.
For the payments written here below, viz. Four Horses, Forty Blankets, £10

Receipt.

money, This is a full settlement for the land, for the trees, and for everything growing above the land or below it. We therefore write our names below.

[Signatures.]

[Witnesses.]