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

Deeds—No. 14

Deeds—No. 14.

Mount St. John (Land at), Epsom, Auckland District.

Epsom Feby. 17th, 1844.

1844. 17 February.Auckland District. Mount St. JohnHenry Hayr.

I this

day agree to give to Henry Hayr a piece of land on the East side of Mount St. John containing 7 acres more or less marked out by myself in exchange for 1 double barrelled Gun, 1 Single Barrelled Pocket Pistol and Maogany Case, 4 double barrelled Guns, 1 Powder flask, 1 shot pouch.

Witness—

Signed. W. Wetere.

W. Sansom.

April 29th, 1844.

1844. 29 April.Henry Hayr. I this day agree to sell to Henry Hayr a piece of land adjoining his former purchase from me and joining to George May North Side containing 4 acres for the sum of £4.

Signed. Wiremu Wetere.
Apera.

July 14th, 1845.

1845. 14 July.Henry Hayr. I this day agree to sell to Henry Hayr a small piece of land in the Swamp adjoining the piece formerly purchased from me containing about 3 acres for the sum of £1.

Signed. Wiremu Wetere.
Apera.

Nos. 108 and 219.P.C. A True Copy of Original Agreements.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 20th October, 1880.