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

Deeds—No. 61

Deeds—No. 61.

Otoha Block, Doubtless Bay, Mangonui District.

Signed Toomoaroo x his mark.
Aboronga x his mark.
Tookarede x his mark.
Warekowri.

Witnesses—

Wm. Butler.
George Thomas.
James Berghan.

Receipt. Received this 21st day of November 1839 of Mr. Clement Partridge 1 Percussion lock Fowling piece, 1 keg of Powder, 1 box Percussion Caps, 1 Shot Belt, 1 large bag of Shot, 1 small bag of Shot, 3 Shirts, 1 Tomy Hawk, 4 Blankets, 1 Waistcoat, 10 lbs. Tobacco, 10 Pipes, 1 Hedge Bill, 1 Quilt, 1 pr. Trowsers, and 4 Handkerchiefs, which we consider full, fair and just payment for the piece of land as described above with all Timber &c. &c. thereon. In Witness whereof we hereunto set our hands and seals.

Toomoaroo x his mark.
Aboronga x his mark.
Tookarede x his mark.
Warekowri.

Witnesses—

Wm. Butler.
George Thomas.
James Berghan.

Chiefs who have signed since—

Aoora

x his mark

Apea

x his mark.

Parkiai

x his mark.

Witness—

Thos. Ryan his x mark.
H. Smyth.
G. W. Skey.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.

No. 370 d.O.L.C.A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 2nd September, 1879.