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

Endorsement

Endorsement.

Waikati May the 6th 1841 one.

This

is to certify that I have received this day from Edmund Powell and John McLeod

1841. 6 May.Extra payment.

the following articles viz. 1 Cloth Cloak value three Pounds, 1 Musket value one Pound ten shillings, 2 prs Trowsers one Pound ten shillings, 1 Hoe and 1 Ax value ten shillings making in all a sum of six pounds ten shillings for a claim which I preferred on the Lands purchased by the aforesaid Edmunt Powell and John McLeod from Yakey Denny Kotuky and Kockaway being a Hill and Mangrove Swamp situated on the banks of Manawar Creek.

I acknowledge to be fully satisfied with the before mentioned articles for any claim which I had or might have to the aforesaid lands both for myself and my Heirs Executors Admintrs. and assigns for ever.

In presence of—
Toriky his x mark.

Witness—George Cook.

True Copy.

Henry Tacy Kemp.

A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Endorsement. Nos. 337 a and b.O.L.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 29th July, 1879.