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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

Epsom (Land at), Manukau Road, Auckland District

Epsom (Land at), Manukau Road, Auckland District.

1844. 25 April.Epsom.(Land at).George Hart.Receipt for £50.This Deed made the 25th day of April 1844, Between William Wesley of Auckland and William Hart of the same place acting for and on behalf of George Hart Gentleman Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Pounds paid by the said William Hart acting as aforesaid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said William Wesley doth hereby convey and assure unto the said George Hart, his heirs Boundaries. executors administrators or assigns all that piece or parcel of land lying and being on the Manukau Road opposite to the farms of John Scott Esquire, Todd and George Rich commencing from the said road and running back to a line cut there dividing the ground of William Wesley from that of Ngatimatua with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging the said George Hart to have to hold and enjoy the same for himself and his heirs for ever without let hindrance or molestation from the said William Wesley his heirs executors administrators or assigns. In Witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto subscribed their names the day and year first above, written.

Wiremu Wetere tana x tohu.
we te kapaka.

This conveyance was translated by me into the Maori language to William Wesley and at page 447the same time I fully explained to him the extent of an acre, of land and the extent of the land hereby sold. He fully understood the same and made his mark thereto— E. Meurant.

Witnesses—

William Wilson.
Rihia.