1. Transfer from Richard Dryden to George Frederick Russell.
1840. 20 March.Otarihau.Know all men by these Presents that I Richard Dryden of Hokianga in New
Zealand have this day alienated and sold unto George Frederick Russell also of
Hokianga, all G. F. Russell.my Right Title and Interest unto that portion of land known by the name of
O Tarihau, and minutely described in the foregoing Deed and Instrument for
himself, his Heirs, Administrators and Assigns, to enjoy without let or hindrance
from me, or the Chiefs, Receipt.as before named, from henceforth and for ever. In consideration and as a
full acquitment of and for all which, I acknowledge to have this day received a
full and just payment for the same, and free from all claims and encumbrances
whatsoever. In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
Twentieth day of March, Anno Domini, One Thousand Eight hundred and Forty at Te
Kohu Kohu, Hokianga in New Zealand.
Witnessed by—
Richard Dryden. l.s.
Duml. McKenna.