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

Waikoura Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui District

Waikoura Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui District.

Know

all men by these presents That in consideration of

Mr. John Cummins

of New Zealand

1835. 2 November. Mangnui District.

having duly paid us the undersigned Native Resident Chiefs and Proprietors of land situate on the East side of the River Wynui running along the Banks of the said

Waikoura.

River nearly one half English mile and bounded on the North side by Kokahia, and on

John Cummins. [1,000 acres.]

the East by a Chain of Hills named Wowakinga, and on the South by a Creek named Wowanga. The place named Wygola, the following articles viz.,
1 cask of powder, 1 Hoe, 4 Tomahawks, 2 lbs Tobacco, 1 check shirt, 1 pr Trousers,

Receipt.

2 Blankets, 1 Fowling piece, 1 musket, and 2 boxes Percussion Caps being the value or price affixed by us on the above named piece or parcel of land as above described.

That we the undersigned Proprietors of the afore named land do hereby grant bargain and sell unto the said John Cummins, his Heirs, Executors or Assigns for ever the before mentioned piece of land situate on the banks of the River Wynui with all Timber growing or felled thereon and all appurtenances whatever.

In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands at Wangaroa on New Zealand this second day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Thirty-five.

Sgd. Wroroa x his mark.
Sgd. Kaapepe his x mark.
Sgd. Epie his x mark.
Sgd. Eri his x mark.

Witness—

Signed Richard Baker.
Signed Robert Hookey.
Signed William Parrot.