Waikapu Block, Te Puna, Bay of Islands District.
1832. 3 December. Bay of Islands District.
The
following Agreement entered into this 3rd day of December 1832 between John King on behalf of the Church Missionary Society and the Chiefs Waikato Manuiri Pani Kiripiro Tatari Warepoaka and Uriheke Sheweth—Waikapu.
Church of England Mission.
That the aforesaid Chiefs agree to give up all claim to the land bounded on the North by a line extending from the sea past the Rore Kahu nearly half a mile. On the Western side about a mile on the South West and about half a mile and on the South[150 acres.]
East by a line from the Papaki to land purchased by Mr. Hansen’s land and from thence to the Society’s other land. For and in consideration of the above said John King’sReceipt.
paying to them 21 Axes, 21 Hoes, 15 Adzes, 10 Spades, 16 Iron pots, 26 Blankets, 12 Chissels, 12 Plane irons, 12 Combs, 24 Scissors, 100 Fish hooks, 5 lbs. Tobacco and 12 Dollars.In witness whereof we the undersigned annex our hand and seal.
Waikato his mark x.
Kiripiro his
mark x.
Warepoaka his mark x.
Uriheke his mark x.
Manuiri his mark x.
James Shepherd.
John Wheeler King.
True Copy.
No. 450 b.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed.
Wellington, 30th May, 1879.