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

Translation

Translation.

1845. 9 November. Auckland District. Riverhead.John Brigham.

We

whose names are below fully consent on this day to give and make over and sell to John Brigham and his heirs and assigns some Land and all thereon, situated on the left bank of the Waitemata river (creek) for the sum of Twenty-two Pounds, two Blankets, and two shirts.

We will not sell this land to any other person, nor will we require any further payment for this land, but we now sell this land and all thereon to John Brigham and his heirs and assigns from this time and for ever.

Boundaries.

The Boundaries of this land are these. Commencing at the mouth of the Waitemata (creek)—going on in the creek to its source—going on then to the creek Manutewha being the boundary of Henderson and McFarlane's—going along this boundary till in a line with the Post set up on the ridge of Pukewhakataratara—going from thence to the post—coming from that post till it joins two Ti trees at the side of Ngongitipata creek —going into said creek, turning, and going in said creek and on until it joins the salt water of the Waitemata River.

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