No. II.
Hohu, etc., Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui
District.
1835. 12 January. Mangonui District.
Be
it remembered that on this 12th day of January A.D. 1835, We the undersigned Chiefs in New Zealand have this day sold bargained unto, and received payment fromHohu, Etc.
Mr. Thomas Florance
for the under named Tracts of land, viz. Hohu, Pikinga, Toropapa and Puketapu, the whole being situated on the N.E. side of the river Kaeo, commencingThomas Florance.
at a marked Feru tree on the N.E. side of said river: thence N. 35° West.—chains toBoundaries. [100 acres.]
a water course: thence by said water course—chains: N. Westerly—chains: thence N.W.—chains to the eminence of Pa Rairai: thence N.W. i.e. from said eminence Parairai to Waikara Creek: thence eastly by said creek to a large kaikatea tree: thence S.W. to the aforesaid river: thence by said river to the place of beginning. About 100 acres.Further, we the said Chiefs Do hereby agree and bind ourselves and heirs by these presents to guarantee from this day forward unto the said Thomas Florance, his heirs or assigns, full and sole right of soil and peaceable possession for ever of the said tracts of land with all Trees, Timbers, Streams, Creeks or ponds of water, Mines, Ores or Minerals which now are or hereafter may be on or in the said tracts of land.
Receipt.
Payment. 1 Cask Powder, 2 Blankets, 1 Musket, 1 Looking Glass, 2 great Coats, 2 prs. Blue Trowsers, 1 Razor Strop &c., 1 Gown, 1 Bag of Shot, 1 large chest complete, 1 best Razor in case. Amount £20.In witness whereof we have hereunto set our signatures on the day and date hereof.
Signed
Na x Taka.
Na x Kawe.
Na x Taro.
Witness to Taka's signature—
(Signed) Thomas Umbers.
True Copy.