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

Deeds—No. 23

Deeds—No. 23.

Whikinga Block, Oruru, Mangonui District.

Know

all men by these presents that we the Native Chiefs of Ododo and Mongonui,

1836. 26 October. Mangonui District.

New Zealand this 26th day of October in the year of our Lord 1836, do sell, let, and make over, unto Stephen Wrathall, his heirs and successors for ever all rights titles and interest to the Native place known by the name of Whi Kinga with all the timber

Whikinga

thereon, the boundary to commence from the mouth of the River Whi Kinga up to the

S. Wrathall.

boundary mark.

[3,000 acres.]

Be it further understood and to prevent any disputes hereafter that we the Native Chiefs of Ododo and Mongonui, for ourselves heirs and successors do acknowledge to

Receipt.

have received from Stephen Wrathall as a just and full payment for the land and timber above described, viz. 2 Muskets, 2 Gown Pieces, 1 Belt, 25 lbs. Powder, 60 yds. Calico, 30 lbs. Tobacco, 10 Shirts and 10 pair of Blankets.

Whereas we set our hands and seal this 26 day of October 1836.

Warekauri.
Kiwa.

Witness to the above—

George Smith.
Robert Hookey.

A True Copy of Original Deed. No. 354 a.O.L.C

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 8th August, 1879.