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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

Motupapa Island, Kerikeri River, Bay of Islands District

Motupapa Island, Kerikeri River, Bay of Islands District.

Know all men by these presents that we Kaitera chief of New Zealand let go and sell to 1836. 1 October.Bay of Islands District. James Heggie and Henry Day their heirs and executors all and whole the Island of Motupapa (belonging to me and my forefathers) for ever, situated at the entrance of the Motupapa Island. Kidi Kidi river; and this is the payment which we have received and acknowledge Heggie and Day. [4 acres.] the receipt thereof viz. 2 Blankets 2 Shirts 1 pair Trousers. In witness whereof I have this first day of October 1836, put my sign manual to this deed.

Kaitera his x mark.

Witness—

Ralph Bond.
James Leitch.

I hereby give up all title to the land above mentioned, as witness my hand.

Henry Day. March 15th, 1837. Bay of Islands.