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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 (Native Chiefs) of the Tribe Te Urioteao-tawhirangi, do fully consent 1845. 3 March.Manukau District.Mangapu. this day to deliver, make over, and sell to William Hay his heirs after him and those he shall please (or appoint) a portion of land situate near the source of the river Manukau, the said place to be held with all trees, waters, flax and every other thing thereupon. We will not sell the said land to any other individual, but our claim to the William Hay. said land is now null and void, and we entirely surrender and sell that place with every thing upon it to William Hay to his heirs and to those he shall please to hold securely, at the present time, afterwards, and for ever.
Boundaries. The boundary of one side is the swamp of Mangapikopikpo: the boundary Boundaries. [990 acres.] of another side is the place of Te Rou called Tawatahi: the boundary of another side is the land called Poponui. These boundaries have been perambulated by William Hay, by Te Taniwha, by Te Mania and by other Natives.
Payment. 1 Horse, 10 Blankets, £17 Cash, and 50 figs Tobacco. We consider this Receipt. a right payment for this land.

We fully consent to this document, and because our consent is unanimous we affix our names and signs on this the 3rd day of March in the year of our Lord 1845.

[Witnesses.]

[Signatures.]

A True Copy of Original Deed and Translation.No. 173.P.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 1st November, 1880.