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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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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.

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