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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

Konuka Block, River Mangamuka, Hokianga District

1835. 7 November. Hokianga District. Konuka Block, River Mangamuka, Hokianga District.

In the name of God A men.

Konuka.Thomas Stiles. Know all Men by these Presents that we the Undersigned Chiefs this day have agreed and sold to Mr. Thomas Stiles his heirs or assigns for ever without let or molestation all our right title and clame of land viz. From the mouth of the Conuka Creek to [800 acres.] the head of the same creek in a straight line to Otucutore for which we have received 6 pr. Blankits, 3 Rugs 100 lbs. tobacco 3 Tomahawks 3 Spades 1½ doz. pipes and Receipt. 2 quarts Brandy which we acknowledge to have received this day and we bind ourselves and our heirs to maintain our true right and title to aliniate the above lands against all future claimants whatsoever In witness whereoff we have hereunto set our hands and seals this Seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five. Mutay x. E. Kiatua x.

Tucku x.
F. Oroa x.
Bungary x.
Tho. Stiles.
Liworu x.
Mutarawa x.
Te Tartianga x.
Poti x.
Tucrani x.

Witness—
Michael Hany.
Edward Sullivan.