Translation.
1845. 9 November.Auckland District.Riverhead.John Brigham.We whose names are below fully consent on this day to give and
make over and sell to John Brigham and his heirs and assigns some Land and all
thereon, situated on the left bank of the Waitemata river (creek) for the sum of
Twenty-two Pounds, two Blankets, and two shirts.
We will not sell this land to any other person, nor will we require any further
payment for this land, but we now sell this land and all thereon to John Brigham
and his heirs and assigns from this time and for ever.
Boundaries. The Boundaries of this land are these. Commencing at the mouth of the
Waitemata (creek)—going on in the creek to its source—going on then to the creek
Manutewha being the boundary of Henderson and McFarlane's—going along this
boundary till in a line with the Post set up on the ridge of
Pukewhakataratara—going from thence to the post—coming from that post till it
joins two Ti trees at the side of Ngongitipata creek —going into said creek,
turning, and going in said creek and on until it joins the salt water of the
Waitemata River.
Receipt. We fully agree to all written in this Deed and to these boundaries as
being fully
page 491 correct. Also to having
received the full payment as specified herein. And hence we all now agreeing do
write our names and marks on this the 9th day of November in the year of our Lord
1845.
[Signatures.]
[Witnesses.]