Translation.
1838. 15 January.Ruapure.This is to certify to all men that in the year of our
Lord 1838, on the 15th of January, William Hau, Edward Pika, John Poti and Rae
sold for ever to Richard Davis for and Church of England Mission.on behalf of the Church Missionary Society a piece of land known by the
names of Ngawakatieke and Ruapure, situated at Waimate, containing by estimation
about Boundaries. [40 acres.]40 acres more or less. Bounded at the lower part on the East by a stream of
water called Waitarawapiupiu: bounded on the South by the land purchased by R.
Davis of Barnabas Newa: on the West Receipt.by land purchased by R. Davis of Pakira, on the North by land purchased by
R. Davis of Mr. Clarke. Consideration given as payment: Cash £10, 20 Blankets, 10
Spades, 6 Hoes, 6 Iron Pots, 12 Shirts, 12 Trowsers, 10 Gowns, 500 Fish Hooks, 3
Pails, 4 bars of Soap, 5 Adzes, 3 Razors, 3 Looking glasses.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]