Translation.
1838. 3 May.Waikuku.Church of England Mission.This is to certify to all men that in the year of our Lord
1838, and on May 4th the chief Ruhe sold to Wm. Williams on behalf of the Church
Missionary Society part of a Wood containing by estimation One Hundred acres,
called Waikuku and Hawera, situated in the district of Waimate, and lying to the
West of the Mission Station. [100 acres.] Bounded on the East by a Wood belonging to Mr. Clarke and a stream of
water called Waikuku running from the South: bounded on Receipt. the West and South by woodland belonging to Ruhe: on the North by a stream
of water called Waikuku, running from the West until it joins the stream of the
same name running from the South. Price paid, 1 Cross Cut Saw, 1 Pit Saw, 1 Iron
Pot, 5 pairs Blankets, and £25 Cash.
[Witnesses.]
[Signature.]
No. 299r2. O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Translation.
Wellington, 14th May, 1879.