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

(Endorsement.) — Surrender to the Colonial Government

( Endorsement.)
Surrender to the Colonial Government.

I hereby

give up and make over to Her Majesty's Colonial Government, of New

1849. 25 January.Receipt for £51 4s. on surrender of land to the Government.

Zealand all claim to the land purchased by me under Pre-emption Certificates Nos. 149, 150, 151 and 156 in consideration of the sum of £51 . 4 . 0 paid to me this day, the receipt of which sum sterling from C. W. Ligar Esquire Surveyor General I hereby acknowledge, the said sum being refunded in consideration of expenses incurred by me.
Auckland 25th Jany., 1849.

Thos. Black.

Witness—

James Baber, Clk. Survey Office.

Ed. Fishwick.

A True Copy of Original Deed, Translation, and Endorsement. Nos. 149, 150, 151, and 156.P.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 27th October, 1880.