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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

Translation

Translation.

We the undersigned agree to sell to William Harkin and James Egan, their heirs and 1844. 25 December.Auckland District. assigns a portion of land situate on the left bank of the Okahukura Creek for the following payment: 1 Saddle, 1 Bridle, 11 Blankets, and 4 coats.
We will not sell the land to any other individual, but we give up the land with all Lucas Creek.Harkin and Egan. things thereupon to William Harkin and James Egan their heirs and assigns to be held by them now and for ever.
The Boundaries of this land are as follows: Commencing at a Tree on the Creek Boundaries. [200 acres.] Okahukura, thence through the forest until it reaches the source of a marsh, thence through this marsh to a pit dug by the Native Paora Kawharu, going thence to the page 476 source of a creek, thence through this creek until it reaches the creek Okahukura, thence along the bank of this creek until it adjoins the (marked) tree on the margin of the stream.

These boundaries are correct. We received the goods herein, and because we are all agreed hereupon we write our names and marks on the 25th December in the year of our Lord 1844.

[Signatures.]

[Witness.]

No. 102.P.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Translation.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 19th October, 1880.