Taipa Block, River Oruru, Makgonui District.
1839. 5 November. Mangonui District.
Know
all Men by these presents that I Ewari of Orura, Doubtless Bay New Zealand this 5th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine do sell[ gap — reason: deletion]
and make over unto James Berghan and Thomas Ryan of MongonuiTaipa. Berghan and Ryan.
Doubtless Bay New Zealand their heirs executors and assigns for ever all that piece of Land called Taipa with all timber miues and minerals pertaining thereunto and boundedBoundaries. [40 acres.]
as follows, East by a small creek, North by Doubtless Bay, West by Orura River, South by land marks laid down by both parties. I acknowledge to have received from the aforesaid James Berghan and Thomas Ryan for and in consideration, of the aboveReceipt.
named land timber mines and minerals belonging thereunto 1 piece of print 28 yards, 1 piece of calico 28 yards, 4 regatta shirts, 1 Guernsey frock, 1 cask or 127 lb. of tobacco, to be held by the aforesaid James Berghan and Thomas Ryan their heirs executors and assigns for ever without let or hindrance from me or my heirs for ever. In Witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 5th day of November 1839.Ewari my x mark.
Witness—
George Thomas.
No. 259 f.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.
Wellington, 21st February, 1879.