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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

No. V. — Papamawhiti, etc., Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui District

No. V.
Papamawhiti, etc., Block, Whangaroa, Mangonui District.

1837. 22 June.Mangonui District.Be it remembered that on this twenty-second day of June in the year of our Lord 1837, We the undersigned Chiefs in New Zealand for and in consideration of the undermentioned Papamawhiti, Etc. goods, implements and cash, delivered to us by Mr. Thomas Florance, said goods &c. being payment in full for the tracts of land called Papamawhiti, Waikara and Tupare, Do for ourselves and heirs hereby bargain and sell (for the undermentioned goods &c.) unto the said Thomas Florance his heirs or assigns for ever, the said Tracts of Land, the boundaries of which are hereinafter described: 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 and 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. The boundaries are also shown by a map delineated on the back of this Deed.
Boundaries Boundaries of Papamawhiti, comprehending Waikara: Commencing on the West and bounded by Te Kumi: on the South by Tepua: on the East by a timbered ravine: and on the West by Waikara Creek: north branch to the top of Range: bearings from the mouth or junction of said branch with Waikara Creek, the eminence of Tupare, the eminence (East and West) of Papamawhiti, bear N. 75° S. 57° E.: and S. 46° E. respectively.

Boundaries of Tupare, comprehending Tepoka: on the East by a valley east of the hill and range called Tupare, running South to the stream called Waihouipu: thence Westerly to said stream: thence to the N.W. corner of Tepua (a tract owned by Mr. Kemp): thence Southerly by the Western boundary of said tract to the top or eminence of a range lying between the streams Waionipu and Kaeo: thence North-westerly by the said river to the South-west corner of Tepua: thence Northerly by the eastern boundary of Tepua and Papamawhiti as above, to Waikara: thence North-easterly to the beginning at the eastern boundary, i.e., ascending Tupare range at the Northern source of Waikara Creek.

Receipt Payment: £10 in Cash, 2 casks Powder, 1 double Shot Belt, 1 piece of Lead, 50 lbs., 2 fowling Pieces, 2 Blankets. To Taka, 1 Blanket 11/4. To Toro, 1 Roundabout, 1 pr. Trowser, Braces. Second payment to Hakiro and Tareha: 2 Fowling pieces, £4 cash, 2 double barrel Guns, 2 great Coats, 1 large Blanket, 20 lbs. Tobacco, 2 Tomahawks.

In Witness whereof We the said Chiefs (having received the above payment) have hereunto set our signatures on the day and date first above written. Amount £90.

Signed Na Tareha.
Na te Hakiro.
Na Taka.
Na Toro.

In presence of—

Signed W. D. Brind.
T. Hansen.
T. Tapselles.
John Cummins.
Henry Henderson.
Na Mene.

1839. 27 November.Extra payment. Received 2 Blankets, 1 Spade from Thomas Florance as additional payment for the upper part of Waikara, the lower boundary being that formerly marked for Spikman by Kawe.

Signed Te tohu x o Taxa.

Signed John Lander.

Boundary marked. I hereby certify that I have this day marked trees (miro and rewarewa) at the mouth or junction of a northern contributory stream of Waikara creek, as the Western boundary of Mr. Florance's land laying on the N.W. side of said creek—and further, that I made this marking by the directions of Na Taka who was present thereat, and who declared that the said contributory stream to be the N.E. or upper boundary of William Spikman, as marked or pointed out by Na Kawe, the deceased son of said Na Taka.

Signed Thomas Umbers.

Kaeo,

19 Oct., 1841.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.