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

(Enclosure in No. 15.) — Transfer from W. Murphy to William Butler

(Enclosure in No. 15.)
Transfer from W. Murphy to William Butler.

1841. 4 March.

Tahere's Bush.

Memorandum

of Agreement made and entered into this 4th day of March 1841

Wm. Butler.

Between William Butler of Mongohue of the one part and William Murphy of Oparaia on the othor part sheweth, That the said William Murphy is willing to sell and the said William Butler to purchase a certain portion of timber ground known by the name of

Receipt for £40.

Taherry Bush estimated to contain 30 to forty Cowdie trees, and this agreement shews that I William Murphy have this day transferred to the said William Butler all right and title to the said piece of land for the sum of forty pounds paid as per receipt.

William Murphy.

No. 205.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Transfer.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 23rd December, 1878.