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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

Deeds—No. 200

page 188

Deeds—No. 200.

Pokoura Block, Bay of Islands District.

1839. 10 April.Bay of Islands District.Know all men by these presents that I Uriheke or Paraone do this 10th day of April, 1839, with the advice and consent of other parties concerned bargained for and sold to Pokoura.Edward Bolger. [300 acres.] Edward Bolger his heirs and assigns for ever that piece or parcel of land situated on the North side of the Bay of Islands known by the name of Pokoura. Bounded on the Western side by Leitch's land; on the South side by hills Wetaweta Nui and Iti: on the Eastern side by Mr. Wing's land: on the Northern side by the river or creek of Receipt. Pokoura for and in consideration of Two Double barrelled Guns, Two Casks Powder, One mare or horse, 56 yds. Print, 7 Shawls, 1 Blanket, 60 lbs. Tobacco, 1 Cedar chest. And the said Paraone covenants and agrees not to sell or allow any other party to resell the said land in the said Edward Bulger's absence.

Uriheke or Paraone his x mark.

Witnesses—

James Davis.
William Brown.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.

No. 358a.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 14th August, 1879.