Translation.
1844. 15 November.Auckland District.Karaka.J. A. Langford.Know all men by these presents that we Native Chiefs of the
Tribe Ngatiwhatua undersigned do fully consent this day to give, make over and
sell to Alfred Langford, his heirs and assigns, to be held securely a portion of
land situate on the right bank of the creek Okahukura or Lucas's, by name "Karaka"
containing about 200 acres. The said land Karaka to be taken and held securely by
Alfred Langford his heirs and assigns with all things thereupon lying or standing.
Our claim to the said place Te Karaka is alienated: we will not sell the said
place to any other individual but we fully give it up to Alfred Langford and his
heirs to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.
Boundaries. [250 acres.] Boundaries. Commencing at a small creek named Awaiti, runing thence to a
clump of trees consisting of two Kahikatoas and one Rewarewa—thence along the
ridge till it reaches a clump of trees consisting of two Rewarewas where there is
a stake—striking thence to a creek which runs into the Okahukura or Lucas's
Creek—running along the bank of the said creek until it joins the creek Awaiti.
Receipt. Payments. 1 Cloak (good), 1 Silver Watch, 1 Silver guard, 1 iron pot, 2
prs. trousers, good, 2 shirts, 2 Caps, and 3 boxes.
We fully assent to all things named in this document, and because we are agreed
thereupon respecting the boundaries and the payment we now affix our names on this
day of November the 15th in the year of our Lord 1844.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]
True Translation.
C. O. Davis.
No. 91.P.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
14th October, 1880.