Kapanga Block (Thomas Ryan), Mangonui District.
Know all men by these presents that whe the undersigend
Natives Chiefs of Mongonue
1837. 9 November.Mangonui District. on the 9th of November m the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirtyseven has sold let and made over unto Thos. Ryne of Mongonue Newzland
all rights
Kapanga. titles Interest to all the Bush Land and Timber Known by the Name Ka Pona
both
Thomas Ryan. sides of the river and all the timber thearon as far as the Mourea Be it
further understood
[1,500 acres.] and to prevent all disputes and misunderstanding hearafter that we for
ourselves
page 30hears and hassines has sold
let and made over unto Thos Ryne hars and sucescors all rights titles and intrest
to the said timber Land above named We Acknowledg to
Receipt. recived as a full and just payment two pair of Blanket3 sixty pounds of
Tobacco two Shirts one pair of Trousers one Bag of Shot two hankechefs one combe
the Land and Timber to be held by Thos. Ryne his hars and susesers for over. In
Whitness whereof we set our hand and seal the 9 of November 1837.
Rokaia x his mark L.S.
Kohe. L.S.
Matiu.
Thomas Birch.
Thos. Murphy.
James Bergham.
James Peters x
his mark.
Additional payment. This is to certify that We the undersigned have received the following
articles for our claim to the Land, Timber &c. &c. purchased by
Thos. Ryan of Mungonui Doubtless Bay New Zealand on the 9th of November one
thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven from E Kohe Epukia and Matua Four
Blankets 6 Shirts 2 Duck frock 2 Gown pieces 6 handkerchiefs 20 lbs. Tobacco 1
Bag of Shot 1 Spade 1£ Cash in remuneration of all claims &c.
&c. hereafter.
Toenga.
Hare.
Moihi.
Matiu.
9Novr. 1837.