Matapuratahi Block, inside Point Pocock, Bay of Islands
District.
1835. 2 September.Bay of Islands District. Know all men by these presents. This Indenture witnesseth that I Tatara of
the Bay of Islands have bargained for and sold to Edward Bolger Master Mariner of
the Barque Governor Halkett to his heirs and assigns for ever a piece or parcel of
land known by Matapuratahi. the name of Matapuratahi situated on the North side of the Bay of Islands
with all its Edward Bolger. woods waters water courses &c.
Bounded on the Eastern and Southern sides by the sea, on the West by a water
Boundaries. [150 acres.] run commencing on the beach, and on the North by a continuation of the
same water run in a Right line to a small peaked hill (Kawerro). The commencement
of Eastern boundary including Mootu Tui. For and in consideration of the said land
above named Receipt. the said Edward Bolger doth pay to Tatara in presence of the witnesses 1
Cask Tobacco (200 lbs.) 10 Hoes 9 Spades 2 Pea Jackets 2 pr. Blankets and 1
Tomahawk which I deem good and sufficient payment for said land.
Witness my hand this second day of September in the year of our Lord 1835. Bay of
Islands, New Zealand.
Tatara his mark x.
Witnesses—
Wycatto his mark x.
Kiripiru his mark x.
Uriakka his mark x.
Joseph Eldridge.
True Copy.
H. Tacy Kemp.