1845. 28 February.Manukau District.Mount Smart.We the undersigned (Native chiefs) of the Tribe Ngatiwhatua do fully consent this day to give make over and sell to Benjamin Smith, his heirs after him and his assigns a portion of land situate on the left bank of the River Manukau; the said land to be possessed with all wood, water and every thing else upon the said land. We will not Benjamin Smith. sell the said land to any other individual, hut our claim to the said land is null and void, and we fully make over and sell the said land, with all things thereupon to Benjamin Smith, his heirs and his assigns, to be held securely at this present time, after this, and for ever.

Boundaries. [55 acres.] Boundaries. Bounded on one side by land belonging to the Natives and Mr. Donovan: bounded on another side by land belonging to Mr. Henry: bounded on another side by land. belonging to Mr. Jackson: and bounded on the other side by the River Manukau.

Road allowed. We also fully assent to a road of 33 feet wide to come through the land belonging to Mr. Jackson as a thoroughfare for Benjamin Smith and his heirs, at this present time, and for ever.

Receipt for £62. Payment for the said land, Sixty-two Pounds: one Pound per acre.