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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. V

No. V.

1839. 10 April.Hamamako.This Indenture made this 10th day of April in the year of our Lord 1839. between Edward Bolger Master Mariner of the Barque Governor Halkett of the one part and Tatara, Poka Tatara, Hokai and Rori chiefs of the North side of the Bay of Islands of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of Five Double barrelled Guns and Five Kegs Powder the said Tatara, Poka Tatara, Hokai and Rori covenant agree and sell to the said Edward Bolder his heirs and assigns for ever to hold and enjoy that piece or parcel of land known by the name of Hamamakou situated on the North side of the Bay of Islands, Bounded on the Southern side by land already purchased by said Boundaries. Edward Bolger: on the Northern and North Eastern sides from Kawerro along the ridge to Hoiha continuing along the foot path to Pokapu; on the Western side from Pokapu along the footpath till it meets the boundary of a former purchase. And this Indenture further witnesseth that the said Tatara, Poka Tatara, Hokai, and Rori have received the said 5 double barrelled guns and 5 kegs Powder as good and sufficient payment Receipt. for said land and by this Indenture the said Tatara, Poka Tatara, Hokai, and Rori give up and deliver to the said Edward Bolger all said land with all its privileges to be by him enjoyed his heirs and assigns for ever. In Witness whereof the said Tatara, Poka Tatara, Hokai and Rori have signed their hands in presence of—

Tatara his x mark.
Poka Tatara.
Hokai his x mark.
Rori his x mark.

Witnesses—

James Davies.
William Brown his x mark.

True Copy.

H. Tacy Kemp.