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

Translation

Translation.

This

is to certify to all men that we Tuwakatere, Ranga and Wiwe did sell and give

1834. 31 March. Waiarere.

possession of a piece of land situated in the District of Waimate, to George Clarke and his heirs for ever, containing by estimation 10 acres more or less. Bounded by stream

George Clarke. [10 acres.]

of water called the Wai Arere to the fall; bounded on one side by a stream which unites itself with the Waiarere: bounded on the other side by a ridge of land running in a line to the fall on the stream of water called Waiarere. And that we did receive

Receipt.

of Greorge Clarke as a payment for the above mentioned land, 4 Blankets, 2 Iron Pots, 6 Hoes, 50 figs of Tobacco. Signed and delivered on the 31st of March, in the year of our Lord 1834.

[Signatures.]

[Witness.]

True Copy.

Henry Tacy Kemp.