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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.

1836. 4 April.Kaihu No. 1.Hearken all men to this paper. I have let go to Mr. Davis for the body of Missionaries of the Church of England a portion of land at the Waimate. It consists of about [30 acres.] Receipt.30 acres. The boundary to the West is the land which was sold to Penamahue: the boundary to the South is Mr. Davis's place, and that to the East and North is Richard Tamaka's place and Kaihu, and goes along to Mr. Davis's Native boys' place. And this is the payment given, viz. 3 Blankets and 50 Dollars. This paper was written on the 4th April, 1836.

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True Copy.

Henrx Tact Kemp.