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

Translation

Translation.

Understand

all men, that on the 14th day of July 1837, was this document drawn up as

1837. 14 July.

a proof that Witirua, Kawatawata, William Pi and Kawe, do hereby make over a portion

Mohoao.

of land, in extent four or five acres, to Mr. Davis and family. Bounded on the

Richard Davis.

West by that land beyond the residence of Witirua and Kawatawata and from thence

Boundaries. [4 or 5 acres.]

to the burnt totara tree. And this is the consideration given by Mr. Davis to Witirua and family, Four Pounds in cash, two Shirts, two trowsers, and one axe.

Receipt.

[Witnesses.]

[Signatures.]