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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

No. IV

No. IV.

1839. 10 April.Houwhenua. This Indenture made this 10th day of April 1839, Witnesseth that Tatara, Shakai, Poka and Turu Shakai four New Zealanders have sold and for ever quit claim to the lands of Showfunua and known by that name and bounded by that land already purchased by Edward Bolger and bounded by Opiri’s land: And that said Tatara, Shokai, Boundaries. Poka and Turu Shakai have now sold and bargained for ever with the said four New Zealanders and Captain Edward Bolger now at the delivery of these presents does pay and now deliver to said New Zealanders 2 Casks Powder in full payment, also 1 Musket Receipt. British made as complete payment for all demands against said land Showfunua: and in consequence of said payment of Powder and one musket all claim is hereby delivered and given up to the said Edward Bolger and Witness whereof all names of said parties are hereto affixed and witnessed.

Tatara his x mark.
Shakai his x mark.
Turu Shakai his x mark.
Poka.

Witness—

James Davies.
Jo. Browne.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.