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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

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Translation.

1835. 20 July.Mangonui District.Know all people by this Book written by us Panakareao of the one part, and Mr. Puckey of the other part, dated on the 20th day of July 1835. This Book was written by us to shew all men that We Panakareao have sold to Mr. Puckey a piece of land with Ohotu. all things thereunto appertaining, Containing 2,000 acres more or less, known by the W.G. Puckey name of Ohotu. Bounded on the North West by Mr. Matthew's land: on the East by Boundaries. [1,500 acres.] the hills below Tarapunga, until you come to the Great River of Kaitaia: on the South by the Kaitaia River until you come to the Arawa Kohuhu, going to the hill of Kahikatoa. Receipt. Payment to Panakareao, £20. The land for Mr. Puckey for ever, and for the natives.

[Witnesses ]
[Signatures.]

Second payment Paid on the 21st Decr. 1842. 20 blankets, 48 shirts, 48 trousers, 1 cow, 1 horse, 1 boat.

[Witness.]
[Signature.]

No 325.O.L.C A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 5th July, 1879.