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

Deeds—No. 43

Deeds—No. 43.

Oparehe Block, Oruru, Mangonui District.

1839. 23 October.Mangonui District.Know all men by these presents that we Native Chiefs of Munganui New Zealand on the 23rd day of October in the year of Lord 1839 we sell and make over unto Stephen Oparehe. Wrathall all that piece and parcel of land known by the Native name O Parrishe S. Wrathall. according to land marks laid down and to extend back as far as the hill at the back of [1,000 acres.] the Cowery Bush, bounded on the other side of the Creek.

Be it further understood and to prevent any misunderstanding or disputes hereafter that we for ourselves Heirs and Successors have let, sold and made over unto Stephen Wrathall his heirs and Successors for ever all rights and titles of the above mentioned land.

Receipt. We the undersigned do acknowledge to have received from Stephen Wrathall 10 Spanish Dollars, 10 lbs. Tobacco, 4 pair large Blankets, 20 yards Print as a just and full payment for the above Land. In Witness whereof we set our hands and seals this 23rd of October 1839.

Na Te Warekauri.
Haaco.
Kiwa.

William Wright.
George Thomas.
Charles N. Gilman.
Hugh McLiver.

No. 354c.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 9th August, 1879.