1839. 7 June.Otago District.Waikouwaiti. John Jones.This Indenture made the Seventh day of June in the year of our Lord 1839 Between Jackey White and Tyroo of the first part John Jones of Sydney Merchant of the second part and James Bruce Commander of the Barque "Jessie" Master Mariner of the third part Now this Indenture witnesseth that an consideration of Sealing Boat one Tierce of tobacco and ten doz. cotton shirts in hand well and truly paid by the said James Bruce for and on behalf of the said John Jones to the said Jackey White and Tyroo Boundaries. Doth give grant and confirm to the said John Jones his Heirs and Assigns All that District piece or parcel of Land at New Zealand from the Point called by the Natives Island Point to the North Head and Ten Miles extending back including the Sweep of the Bay at "Wikowhite" To have and to hold the said District piece or parcel of Land with all rights privileges advantages and appurtenances whatsoever unto and for the use and behoof of the said John Jones his Heirs and Assigns for ever And the said John Jones hath nominated constituted and appointed and by these presents doth nominate page 427constitute and appoint the said James Bruce his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name to receive and take from the said Jackey White and Tyroo full and sufficient possession of the said district parcel or tract of land and hereditaments by these Presents granted and confirmed or any part thereof in the name of the whole to take and have And such possession being so taken and had to hold and retain to and for the use of the said John Jones his heirs and assigns for ever according to the purport and effect and true intent and meaning of these presents In Witness hereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals.