Te Karaka Block, Paihia, Bay of Islands District.
1831. 13 August. Bay of Islands District.
Agreement
made between Revd. H. Williams on behalf of the Church Missionary Society on the one part and Ngehe, Hake, Rapa and Te Aua chiefs of the Bay of Islands on the other part, Witnesseth, that in consideration of the undermentioned articles, viz.,Karaka.
Church of England Mission.
3 Blankets | 3 Plane Irons |
2 Iron pots | 3 Combs |
2 Hoes | 3 Knives |
1 Spade | 2 Pounds Tobacco |
2 Axes | 3 Scissors |
2 Adzes | 6 Pipes |
[100 acres.]
connected with the same in favour of the Church Missionary Society henceforth and for ever. In witness whereof we affix our marks this 13th day of August, 1831.
Henry Williams.
The mark of x
Ngeile.
The mark of x
Te Aua.
The mark of x
Hake.
The mark of
Te Rapa.
Witnesses—
(Signed) A. N. Brown.
W. Fairburn.
W. Williams.
True Copy.
No. 299 k.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy.
Wellington, 18th April, 1879.