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

Deeds—No. 224

Deeds—No. 224.

Tamariri Block, Taiamai, Bay of Islands District.

1839. 4 November. Bay of Islands District.

Know

all Men by these presents that I Pomare Chief of the Tribe Natemanu for and in consideration of the sum hereafter named do sell to James Reddy Clendon and his heirs

Tamariri.Boundaries. [25 acres.]Receipt.

for ever a piece of land in the district of Taiamai known by the name of Tamanidi and Uditanaua bound on the three sides by a run of water and on the fourth by Mr. George Clark's land, for a Horse which I hereby acknowledge to have received. In Witness whereof I have this fourth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirtynine set my mark and seal.

Witness—

Signed The mark of x Pomare.
The mark of W. Heke kakahau.
John G. Steddy.

A True Copy.

M. Richmond.
Edward L. Godfrey.

No. 66 e.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 22nd October, 1878.