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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

Hohi Block, near Waitohora, Bay of Islands District

Hohi Block, near Waitohora, Bay of Islands District.

1834. 15 October.Hohi. The following Agreement entered into this 15th day of October 1834, between John John King. King on behalf of his children and the chief Waremokaikai sheweth,—
[150 acres.] That the said Chief agreeth to sell and give up all claim to the Land bounded on one side by the Church Missionary Societie’s Purchase, and extending from Puketutu along the Tangitu road to Wakapai and from thence along the footpath on the Ridge page 117extending to Kiripaka and from thence to this Top of Pukenui the Societie’s other boundary, For and in consideration of the said John King paying to him 3 Blankets 2 Axes 2 Iron Pots 2 Hoes 2 lbs. Tobacco 12 Pipes. Receipt.

In Witness whereof we the undersigned have set our hand this 15th day of Octr. 1834.

J. King.
P. H. King.

Waremokaikai’s mark x.
Warepoaka.
Nganga.