Translation.
This
is to certify to all men that we Pakira, Paru, Paul Hako, and Tareha did on the1838. 1 January. tapua, etc.
1st of January in the year of our Lord 1838 sell for ever to Richard Davis for and on behalf of the Church Missionary Society a piece of land situated in the District ofChurch of England Mission.
Waimate, known by the names of Pokangahere, Pimiro, Oruapuri, Tapua, Maungakareia, Waiari, and Takapaukura. Bounded on the North by land belonging to the ChurchBoundaries.[50 acres.]
Missionary Society: on the East by land belonging to Ranga and Paparanga: on the South by land belonging to Waraki and R. Davis: on the West by land belonging to R. Davis and the Church Missy. Society: containing by estimation 50 acres more[ unclear: er]
less. Consideration received as payment: in.Cash £20, 30 Blankets, 10 Axes, 10 Hoes,Receipt.
1 Cross-cut Saw, 10 Adzes, 10 Iron pots, 10 Shirts, 10 Trowsers, 5 Reaping Hooks, 5 Gowns, 10 Razors, 10 lookg glasses, 10 Knives, 10 Scissors, 10 bars of Soap, 6 Bags, 8 Spades, 300 Fish Hooks.[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]